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CK59 CEU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,393 mi
Last recorded61,393 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 CEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 61,389 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 60,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 60,349 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 59,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 59,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,411 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,854 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 56,824 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high going up and down (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,233 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 54,216 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 49,236 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low and deteriorating

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 25,628 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,559 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,171 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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CK59 CEU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CK59 CEU, 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 CK59 CEU registered?

CK59 CEU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CK59 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK59 CEU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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