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BK59 XVW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,167 mi
Last recorded112,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 XVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 112,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 107,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 101,612 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 94,646 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 88,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 81,161 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 76,561 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 69,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 61,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 53,632 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 47,799 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 47,796 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,795 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 39,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,498 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 30,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads look low

worning light dash

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,354 miles

both front tyres worn down to 2mm

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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BK59 XVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK59 XVW, 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 BK59 XVW registered?

BK59 XVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is BK59 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK59 XVW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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