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BN09 OJH

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,282 mi
Last recorded77,282 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 76,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm legal limit is 1.6mm and tyre has age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 73,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 67,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 67,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 61,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & tread perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,945 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 54,931 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 49,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,363 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 44,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 40,691 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 May 2015 29,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 23,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 17,498 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 17,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Cut in inner sidewall to nearside front tyre but not quite down to cords

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 19 Mar 2012 13,810 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 OJH is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BN09 OJH, 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 BN09 OJH registered?

BN09 OJH is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is BN09 OJH safe to buy?

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