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CY59 ECE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,429 mi
Last recorded159,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 ECE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 159,429 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))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 149,557 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,301 miles

Nearside Front screen washer low output

Pass 20 Jan 2023 133,588 miles

Central exhaust front pipe sleeve clams rusted &broken

Offside Front screen washer jet only oneworking

Pass 4 Feb 2022 126,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,412 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 111,646 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 111,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,016 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 101,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 83,598 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 16 Jan 2018 83,598 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Rear SILENCER CORRODED

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,067 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

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

Rear SILENCER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,290 miles

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Nearside Rear CRACKS TYRE

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 13 Jan 2016 59,218 miles

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

ENGINE PANEL FITTED

Nearside Rear CRACKS TYRE

Rear SILENCER OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,303 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,832 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 32,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CY59 ECE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc 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 CY59 ECE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY59 ECE registered?

CY59 ECE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 November 2009.

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