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33 BUG

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,887 mi
Last recorded73,887 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration33 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 73,887 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,421 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 63,008 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 58,901 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,448 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 55,164 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 39,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 26,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 17,318 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 17,318 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm + slight cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both slight cracking on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 14,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front outer tyre wall has light cuts in it / offside front tyre worn down on inner edge and inner wall starting to split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front outer tyre wall has light cuts in it / offside front tyre worn down on inner edge and inner wall starting to split

Pass 10 May 2014 12,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 10,539 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,096 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 8,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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33 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,984cc 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 33 BUG, 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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33 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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