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FF09 FAF

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,798 mi
Last recorded103,798 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF09 FAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 103,798 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spongy footbrake, further inspection required

Fail 4 May 2026 103,794 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spongy footbrake, further inspection required

Pass 27 Feb 2025 103,758 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has cut but no grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Mudguard slightly loose

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 100,201 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has cut but no grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Mudguard slightly loose

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 94,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 89,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,381 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 83,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 70,251 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 70,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 51,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 44,814 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,970 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 26 Mar 2014 29,391 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks in both rear tyre tread grooves but not to cords.

Fail 29 Mar 2013 20,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2013 20,658 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)

n/s/f indicator lamp damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 14,319 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 14,319 miles

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

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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FF09 FAF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FF09 FAF, 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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FF09 FAF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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