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BG59 NHM

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 74,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 72,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 68,614 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear outer sill corroded both

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,709 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 67,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear outer sills corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,034 miles

brake discs worn/lipped/deteriorated

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake hoses deteriorated/perished

front lower suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,778 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp condensation

both front lower arm ball joint gaiters perished

both inner driveshaft slights misting of oil

both rear inner sill ends corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,497 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 55,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 55,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 51,420 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,355 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG59 NHM is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 NHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG59 NHM registered?

BG59 NHM is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is BG59 NHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 NHM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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