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BV09 VLT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 86,254 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 86,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2017 78,465 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 78,408 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine check light on

Fail 25 Apr 2017 77,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also heavily worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake imbalance high (26%)

coolant on minimum level

Pass 12 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

handbrake lever release knob missing but release system this working

Fail 12 Mar 2016 65,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine management lamp on

handbrake lever release knob missing but release system this working

Fail 14 Mar 2015 56,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 56,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,471 miles

center rear view mirror missing but still has osf and nsf wing mirrors

Fail 15 Mar 2014 49,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

center rear view mirror missing but still has osf and nsf wing mirrors

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,557 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,056 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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BV09 VLT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BV09 VLT, 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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BV09 VLT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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