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FP59 ORW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

43,497 mi
Last recorded43,497 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 ORW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 43,497 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 43,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 40,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill to floor corroded and weak

Offside Rear Outer sill to floor corroded plus weak

Fail 20 Sep 2024 40,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill to floor corroded and weak

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

Offside Rear Outer sill to floor corroded plus weak

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 40,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 38,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 38,718 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,485 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 26,197 miles

Both front disc surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,939 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 3 Mar 2020 20,939 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))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 19,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 15,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking on the tread

Offside Front Tyre perished on the outer sidewall and has slight cracking on the tread

Fail 15 Feb 2018 15,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking on the tread

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre perished on the outer sidewall and has slight cracking on the tread

Pass 3 Mar 2017 12,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has been scuffed on outer wall

Offside Front tyre has fine cracks in the tread

Fail 3 Mar 2017 12,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has been scuffed on outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre has fine cracks in the tread

Pass 9 Feb 2016 7,834 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 6,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 6,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 4,782 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 4,773 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 3,715 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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FP59 ORW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

FP59 ORW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is FP59 ORW safe to buy?

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