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FL59 TYO

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,052 mi
Last recorded37,052 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 37,052 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HEAVILY SPLIT CRACKED AND PERISHED 205/55/16 PIRELLI

Pass 7 Oct 2024 36,836 miles

Nearside front tyre split cracked and perished 205/55/16 Pirelli

Pass 27 Sep 2023 36,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 36,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 34,202 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,097 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

overheated on ramp

Pass 26 Sep 2016 27,970 miles

NSR lamp unit slightly insecure but has been adequately repaired

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 25,120 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 14,387 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 8,068 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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FL59 TYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL59 TYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL59 TYO?

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What year was FL59 TYO registered?

FL59 TYO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TYO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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