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BF59 YEX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 YEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 61,364 miles

exhaust corroded genral corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2025 61,364 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded genral corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 57,711 miles

osr tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Nov 2023 57,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

osr tyre starting to perish

screw in nsf tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2022 56,016 miles

Fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 23 Nov 2022 56,016 miles

Fuel smell under bonnet

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,611 miles

Fuel smell under bonnet

Fuel pipes under vehicle damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 53,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel pipes under vehicle damp

Fuel smell under bonnet

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 48,732 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,159 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 37,759 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,502 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,786 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 25,785 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,297 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 14,830 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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BF59 YEX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 58,187 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 YEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF59 YEX registered?

BF59 YEX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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