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CX59 WKV

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,105 mi
Last recorded96,105 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 WKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 96,105 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 96,105 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 83,530 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 83,496 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,177 miles

Engine oil close to min

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2020 72,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Engine oil close to min

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,126 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 55,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 46,570 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 37,521 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

both rear shockies casings slightly corroded not leaking

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Fail 12 Apr 2016 37,521 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working number plate lamp inop (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower arms rear bushes slightly perished no excessive movement

both rear shockies casings slightly corroded not leaking

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,222 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 30,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 17,620 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 17,620 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,578 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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CX59 WKV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

CX59 WKV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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