CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN09 FXG

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,014 mi
Last recorded85,014 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 FXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 85,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,658 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 65,658 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,029 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 55,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 55,872 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,845 miles

Both Nearside alloys have slight buckle to inner rim edge

Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,845 miles

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

Both Nearside alloys have slight buckle to inner rim edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has signs on being run flat or very low pressure

Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,077 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 41,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 34,870 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,228 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,421 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 13,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 11,984 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 10,085 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN09 FXG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN09 FXG, 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 FN09 FXG?

You can check the full history of FN09 FXG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN09 FXG registered?

FN09 FXG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is FN09 FXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 FXG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN09 FXG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN09 FXG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.