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CY09 LVE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,648 mi
Last recorded40,648 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 LVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 40,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 38,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 35,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Aug 2022 32,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,058 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,669 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 26,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 24,277 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 28,781 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 19,566 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 17,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 12,709 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 10,657 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,314 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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CY09 LVE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CY09 LVE, 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 CY09 LVE registered?

CY09 LVE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 August 2009.

Is CY09 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY09 LVE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CY09 LVE have outstanding finance?

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