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GF09 ZXT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,171 mi
Last recorded123,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 ZXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 123,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 114,209 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 107,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 99,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 91,512 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded not structual (rear)

Offside Inner sill corroded not structual (rear)

Pass 22 Jul 2021 84,267 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 84,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,978 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,370 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 58,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 58,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 50,612 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just passed rbt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,370 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,915 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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GF09 ZXT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GF09 ZXT, 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 GF09 ZXT registered?

GF09 ZXT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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