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BV59 UCU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,161 mi
Last recorded135,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 UCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 135,161 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 132,955 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 132,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 129,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,907 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 122,485 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 119,003 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 119,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 107,843 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 96,519 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,655 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 63,134 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,552 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 47,667 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,892 miles

rear tyres starting too crack along the treads

Fail 17 Aug 2013 37,892 miles

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

rear tyres starting too crack along the treads

Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,604 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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BV59 UCU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCU, 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 BV59 UCU registered?

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

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