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DE58 VEX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,707 mi
Last recorded89,707 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 VEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 89,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 86,974 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 84,175 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside - Outer Shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 82,012 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 79,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 76,760 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 73,825 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 73,825 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 67,995 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,607 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped and worn.

poss poor connector fault to o/s stop light.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,981 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 55,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,700 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,864 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,542 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 14,768 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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DE58 VEX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE58 VEX, 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 DE58 VEX registered?

DE58 VEX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 February 2009.

Is DE58 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE58 VEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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