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CE09 OYR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,240 mi
Last recorded114,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 OYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 114,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working light unit holed and full off water (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at mesh (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,984 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 98,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 98,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 98,040 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 89,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 89,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure Shape edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,889 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 79,889 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,986 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,830 miles

rear exhaust system detoriated

Fail 15 Feb 2017 71,830 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust system detoriated

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,713 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,281 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,281 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 38,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,005 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s mirror/indicator repeater damaged

slight damage to n/s/f sill

slight front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2012 27,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s mirror/indicator repeater damaged

slight damage to n/s/f sill

slight front number plate damaged

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 OYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CE09 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

CE09 OYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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