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C1 PYN

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,419 mi
Last recorded60,419 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 PYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 60,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,644 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 58,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 56,727 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 54,797 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 51,517 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 50,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 46,335 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,547 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 36,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 32,873 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 28,056 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,717 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 19,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 14,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C1 PYN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 C1 PYN, 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 C1 PYN registered?

C1 PYN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is C1 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 PYN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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