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390 XUP

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,195 mi
Last recorded91,195 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration390 XUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,147 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 91,024 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 91,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f wind screen wiper parking in wrong position

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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390 XUP is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 390 XUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 390 XUP registered?

390 XUP is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is 390 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 390 XUP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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