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BV59 BDY

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,636 mi
Last recorded71,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 71,636 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 71,620 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 70,969 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,952 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

tail box exhaust support mounting bracket corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 57,363 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

edges worn on both rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 47,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 35,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2014 35,116 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,364 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm & slightly perished

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside handbrake lever doesnt fully return

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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BV59 BDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV59 BDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 BDY registered?

BV59 BDY is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BV59 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 BDY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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