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C15 KTN

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 KTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,732 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,253 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,253 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid can't open from key or buttons (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 59,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,698 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 46,457 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2015 39,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 36,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,302 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,678 miles

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

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

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

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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C15 KTN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C15 KTN, 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 C15 KTN registered?

C15 KTN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is C15 KTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 KTN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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