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BT09 HHK

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 HHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 95,723 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 95,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 77,300 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,512 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 60,233 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 55,070 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 55,070 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight scuffs to r/n/s bumper, f/n/s bumper and f/o/s bumper

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have age cracks. (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 32,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,876 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,127 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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BT09 HHK is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT09 HHK, 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 BT09 HHK registered?

BT09 HHK is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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