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CV09 DZP

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 DZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 118,942 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,580 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 104,569 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 104,567 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,636 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 87,151 miles

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

nearside track rod end gaiter deteriorated

offside bottom ball joint gaiter deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2019 82,936 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 82,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 78,490 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 72,135 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,148 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cuts to n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,916 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,916 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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CV09 DZP is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV09 DZP, 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 CV09 DZP registered?

CV09 DZP is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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