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BV59 YBL

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020
Pass 31 Jul 2019

lots of oil residue from a previous leak underneath all of n\s

Pass 25 Nov 2017

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 26 Nov 2016 39,320 miles

Oil leak major oil leak on rear side of engine area and spread to the underneath ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate no ESP light when operating the switch (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 34,024 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 34,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2014 28,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 28,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 21,420 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f has signs of damage (inner wing )

Fail 9 Dec 2013 21,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f has signs of damage (inner wing )

Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,853 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 YBL is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV59 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

BV59 YBL is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BV59 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 YBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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