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CV09 MLN

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,846 mi
Last recorded73,846 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 MLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 73,846 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 73,846 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 71,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 71,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 67,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 67,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 64,049 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

OSF seat moving slightly in locked position

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,990 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,202 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 52,480 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 52,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,235 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill impact damage.

Fail 6 Jun 2018 47,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill impact damage.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,078 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 37,501 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 34,207 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,060 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 31,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 28,188 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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CV09 MLN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV09 MLN, 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 CV09 MLN registered?

CV09 MLN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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