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BG59 TVT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,248 mi
Last recorded57,248 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 TVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 57,248 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 57,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,584 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 51,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 49,156 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 46,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 43,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 31,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 27 Nov 2017 31,553 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside rear inner sidewalls and tread areas (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 2 Nov 2016 27,729 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,751 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 19,579 miles

TYRE SIZE: 205/55X16 91V

both front tyres wearing close to legal minimum - advise replace

puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit,all four tyes starting to crack in the treads

Rear seatbelts not checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 13,577 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 TVT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVT, 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

How do I check the history of BG59 TVT?

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What year was BG59 TVT registered?

BG59 TVT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is BG59 TVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 TVT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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