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CX59 RYO

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 RYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 96,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 96,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 87,906 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsr and osr corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,753 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 85,753 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to minimum requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,702 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 81,702 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 75,937 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 75,936 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill all along (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2020 71,938 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 71,937 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,130 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,925 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 61,284 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front,Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewall (No cord)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 13 Jan 2018 61,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front,Nearside rear and offside rear tyres slightly cracked on sidewall (No cord)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 12 Jan 2017 56,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on side wall (205/55r16 91v)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Fail 6 Jan 2017 56,694 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish on side wall (205/55r16 91v)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 45,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,785 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 35,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 27,770 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 27,770 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CX59 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

CX59 RYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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