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CV59 MVM

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,429 mi
Last recorded120,429 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 MVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,429 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear binding slightly

exhaust box outer layers corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 120,429 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear binding slightly

exhaust box outer layers corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 111,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Oct 2022 107,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded and holed but not structural

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2022 107,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded and holed but not structural

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust rear box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2021 102,054 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2021 102,036 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust tail box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,149 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost, starting to split / deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to split / leak.

centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,994 miles

Offside Front Lower rearmost wishbone bush worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 74,211 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 66,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

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

damp fuel patch o/s/r chassis leg. suspect spillage.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,356 miles

nearside front tyre tread slight wear on outside edge

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2014 49,356 miles

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

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

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

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

nearsaide front tyre tread slight wear on outside edge

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 40,353 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 40,353 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CV59 MVM is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 CV59 MVM, 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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CV59 MVM is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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