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BJ09 HZF

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,636 mi
Last recorded97,636 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 HZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 97,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2025 97,636 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,334 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 97,334 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinking to floor. (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 97,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,439 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust silencer rusty and flaking

Pass 26 Sep 2019 89,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,666 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTING

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition (3.5.1n)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 81,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front in poor condition (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 60,343 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 48,192 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 48,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 35,726 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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BJ09 HZF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ09 HZF, 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 BJ09 HZF registered?

BJ09 HZF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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