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D7 TRA

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 TRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,245 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,799 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,650 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Fail 10 Oct 2023 82,650 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear brake pads are more than half worn / getting low

Pass 26 Oct 2022 76,243 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 76,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak in the engine Bay Area but not excessive

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,884 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,625 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,014 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 57,602 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,688 miles

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

engine covers fitted

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Dec 2014 42,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 36,680 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 36,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,072 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)

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

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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D7 TRA is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D7 TRA, 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 D7 TRA registered?

D7 TRA is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is D7 TRA safe to buy?

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