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FP09 HNC

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,528 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,711 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 66,711 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 56,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 50,622 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 50,622 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 45,940 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,000 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 39,228 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm spring missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 34,596 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 29,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 25,224 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 25,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating door mirror side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 18,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 May 2015 18,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2014 14,288 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 9,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 9,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 4,625 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 4,625 miles

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

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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FP09 HNC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP09 HNC, 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 FP09 HNC registered?

FP09 HNC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is FP09 HNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 HNC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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