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FG09 NKS

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 93,932 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,770 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 85,754 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 78,181 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,108 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,239 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 54,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,993 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 35,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FG09 NKS is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FG09 NKS, 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 FG09 NKS registered?

FG09 NKS is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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The MOT history for FG09 NKS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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