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FL59 TYW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,632 mi
Last recorded102,632 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 102,632 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear lens has condensation replace soon as lens cracked

Rear rubber boot seal damaged/torn

Fail 11 Nov 2025 102,632 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lens has condensation replace soon as lens cracked

Rear rubber boot seal damaged/torn

Pass 22 Oct 2024 100,148 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 98,031 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 98,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,601 miles

service brake has travel

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f bumper

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroding

o/s/f brake pads low

oil leak n/s engine bay

Fail 27 Oct 2022 93,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong? (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damage to n/s/f bumper

o/s/f brake disc worn and corroding

o/s/f brake pads low

oil leak n/s engine bay

service brake has travel

Pass 9 Nov 2021 90,378 miles

Nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

corrosion to front brake disc's inner faces

damage to n/s/f bumper

oil leak n/s engine bay

service brake has travel

Fail 9 Oct 2021 90,108 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,041 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 83,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,060 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 76,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 67,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,996 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 29 Sep 2016 44,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 44,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 20,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 9,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 3,901 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 3,901 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 TYW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL59 TYW, 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 FL59 TYW registered?

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

Is FL59 TYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 TYW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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