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DC03 LUC

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,093 mi
Last recorded102,093 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 LUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 102,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 102,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,168 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 98,162 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 92,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 92,721 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and middle sill areas marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 86,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,293 miles

Near side front wing liner adrift

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

Off side sill panel patched and getting weak

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 77,143 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 77,143 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,180 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 60,540 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,781 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 41,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,021 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 27,021 miles

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

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

front wiper blades poor condition

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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DC03 LUC 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 DC03 LUC, 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 DC03 LUC registered?

DC03 LUC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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