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DA59 DMX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,730 mi
Last recorded141,730 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 141,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills x2 (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 134,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 130,359 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 130,359 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,671 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 126,671 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 126,128 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 125,922 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,026 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 110,938 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 110,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,719 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,291 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,172 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 67,947 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,992 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,992 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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DA59 DMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA59 DMX, 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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DA59 DMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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