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FY09 TWN

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,974 mi
Last recorded39,974 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 TWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 39,974 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 39,389 miles

Both front Windscreen wipers slightly smear

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

OSF inner wheel arch not fully secure

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 37,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 37,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 36,364 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,573 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 34,525 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,048 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,314 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,248 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 18,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,705 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 14,705 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,588 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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FY09 TWN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY09 TWN, 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 FY09 TWN registered?

FY09 TWN is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 March 2009.

Is FY09 TWN safe to buy?

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