MOT Status
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128,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonnet release handle faulty
both front trackrod end - ball joint dust covers deteriorated/split (recommend replacement)
exhaust backbox (outer skin) corroded/breaking away
nearside front suspension arm - ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split
nearside rear tyre worn slightly outer edge
offside front suspension arm - rear bush worn/split. ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split
bonnet release handle faulty
exhaust backbox (outer skin) corroded/breaking away
nearside front trackrod end - ball joint dust cover deteriorated/split (recommend replacement
nearside front tyre very worn/close to legal limit (strong advisory/recommend replacement)
offside front suspension arm pin/bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
parking brake effort weak (17%)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Exhaust system deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
eml on dash
n/s/r tyre worn edges and cracking
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
slight brake judder
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Outer Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
both front tyres worn edges
eml on dash
n/s/r tyre worn edges and cracking
o/s/r tyre badly cracked
rear shocks weak
Front suspension top mounts notching
Spanner light on dash
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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BU09 XLH is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BU09 XLH, 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 BU09 XLH registered?
BU09 XLH is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 May 2009.
Is BU09 XLH safe to buy?
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