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FL09 OZE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

116,980 mi
Last recorded116,980 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 OZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 116,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 116,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 100,841 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 100,841 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,504 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2024 94,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 89,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 84,417 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 78,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 78,050 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 73,424 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 73,424 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,594 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 63,590 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,555 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 54,555 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 48,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,084 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,854 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 9 May 2012 23,585 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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FL09 OZE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FL09 OZE, 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 FL09 OZE registered?

FL09 OZE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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