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CA59 NTX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,540 mi
Last recorded122,540 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA59 NTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2026 122,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,809 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 114,809 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,069 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,804 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,804 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,415 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 82,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear inner brake pad appears low

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 72,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,092 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 51,273 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 41,291 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 41,124 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 31,662 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 19,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 16,385 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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CA59 NTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CA59 NTX, 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 CA59 NTX registered?

CA59 NTX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is CA59 NTX safe to buy?

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