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CE09 GXP

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,023 mi
Last recorded119,023 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 GXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 111,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 106,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 106,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 99,057 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,670 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 89,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,354 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,624 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 79,624 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,342 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,037 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 55,226 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 55,224 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,486 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)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,215 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,230 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,279 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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CE09 GXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE09 GXP, 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 CE09 GXP registered?

CE09 GXP is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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