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CV59 URT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 URT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,118 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,915 miles

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,207 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,104 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 97,104 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing Both front N/S & O/S Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,975 miles

EXHAUST CORRDOED

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,577 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 85,898 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,563 miles

Front Inner wig covers insecure N,S & O.,S

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,562 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner wig covers insecure N,S & O.,S

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,056 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 62,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 45,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 45,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 40,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,227 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 18,346 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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CV59 URT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URT, 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 URT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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