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FP09 LPC

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,837 mi
Last recorded108,837 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 LPC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 108,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel filter bracket corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 91,446 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 91,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,034 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 79,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 68,096 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 68,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 64,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine over heating

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Lever is not seated (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Lever is not seated (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear 10% of high level brake not working

Fail 18 Dec 2020 64,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine over heating

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Lever is not seated (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Lever is not seated (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear 10% of high level brake not working

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,511 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

high level brake light inop

Pass 12 Jun 2018 48,327 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 34,054 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 28,645 miles

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

both rear tyres slight cracking and showing wear

Pass 8 May 2014 25,506 miles

marks in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2013 19,153 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)

marks in windscreen

Pass 3 May 2012 14,066 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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FP09 LPC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FP09 LPC, 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

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What year was FP09 LPC registered?

FP09 LPC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is FP09 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 LPC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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