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BN09 OJE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,106 mi
Last recorded75,106 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 OJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,106 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm cracking/perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

wiper sweep fault

Fail 3 Apr 2025 74,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

wiper sweep fault

Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 71,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,874 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 61,111 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 57,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 57,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,495 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 53,495 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,217 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,839 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 43,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 35,579 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 29,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,595 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,750 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 20,150 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2013 18,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note cracking to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2012 13,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,158 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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BN09 OJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN09 OJE, 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 BN09 OJE registered?

BN09 OJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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