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BJ09 WDW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,010 mi
Last recorded72,010 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 WDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 72,010 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight play

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 65,346 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 65,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (both sides) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 54,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,835 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothsides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,048 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 46,982 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,550 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,437 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,018 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,662 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,830 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 26,830 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 25,366 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre, ( marked with chalk ).

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 WDW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDW, 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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BJ09 WDW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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