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BG59 NKR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,594 mi
Last recorded50,594 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 NKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,594 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 50,593 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,986 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 49,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,278 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 46,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 46,129 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper shockabsorber mounting when in a raised position (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both front top shockabsorber mountings when in a raised position - n/s more so

Fail 4 Jul 2022 42,009 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in both front top shockabsorber mountings when in a raised position - n/s more so

Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

play in both front top shockabsorber mountings when in a raised position - n/s more so

Pass 15 Jun 2020 34,336 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2019 31,859 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 31,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 29,700 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 29,700 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 24,224 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2015 21,460 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,694 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2013 15,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 13,270 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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BG59 NKR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG59 NKR, 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 BG59 NKR registered?

BG59 NKR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is BG59 NKR safe to buy?

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