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CX59 PVW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,806 mi
Last recorded63,806 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 PVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,806 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 61,320 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 59,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 56,510 miles

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodies corroded

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 40,434 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 28,483 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,142 miles

Handbrake operation slightly stiff

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 31 Aug 2016 27,142 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Handbrake operation slightly stiff

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2015 24,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 22,693 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 19,293 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,971 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 16,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CX59 PVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX59 PVW, 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 CX59 PVW registered?

CX59 PVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is CX59 PVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 PVW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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