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BN09 YHY

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,565 mi
Last recorded127,565 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 YHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 127,565 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,561 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Apr 2018 121,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Mar 2017 111,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Jan 2016 102,053 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 102,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2014 80,639 miles

nearside rear tyre stepped

rear exhaust box corrored

Pass 26 Mar 2013 66,428 miles

s/wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,585 miles

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

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

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 YHY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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