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FP59 LJE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,109 mi
Last recorded122,109 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,109 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 116,845 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 116,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 106,755 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 106,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 104,614 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2019 95,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 88,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs are slightly worn/rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2017 82,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs are slightly worn/rusty

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,215 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,162 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 14 Nov 2013 52,049 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 52,049 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FP59 LJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FP59 LJE, 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 FP59 LJE registered?

FP59 LJE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2009.

Is FP59 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 LJE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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