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DCC 3C

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,383 mi
Last recorded43,383 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCC 3C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,383 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,566 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 41,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 41,819 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 39,571 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,640 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 36,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,591 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 33,936 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 31,810 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,787 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,022 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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DCC 3C is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DCC 3C, 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 DCC 3C registered?

DCC 3C is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is DCC 3C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCC 3C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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