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FG59 LFR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,146 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 96,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 86,058 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 86,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2024 81,070 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 62,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 60,641 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 60,641 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 56,429 miles

Offside handbrake lower effort

Pass 3 May 2018 53,042 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,639 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 28,160 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 28,160 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 23,427 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 17,198 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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FG59 LFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG59 LFR, 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 FG59 LFR registered?

FG59 LFR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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