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BT59 BUG

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,562 mi
Last recorded73,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 67,796 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 67,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,478 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 54,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 40,258 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 36,244 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,099 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 25,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 19,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,636 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,560 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,782 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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BT59 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BT59 BUG, 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 BT59 BUG registered?

BT59 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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