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509 XUV

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,278 mi
Last recorded89,278 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 XUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,278 miles

brake pedal has travel

dampness at carb, fuel pump and fuel tank under side but no leak visable.

excessive corrosion outside of a PA at osf and nsf inner arch, osr and nsr lowr body.

exhaust has blow at cyl 3 header.

front seat backs have no upright lock.

heavy under seal to under side typical of vehicle age.

lift at both king pins approx 1.5mm

oil wetness at engine, gearbox, front suspension beam, king pins and steering box.

reapir to osr body and floor pan.

rear view mirrors deteriorated.

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal has travel

dampness at carb, fuel pump and fuel tank under side but no leak visable.

excessive corrosion outside of a PA at osf and nsf inner arch, osr and nsr lowr body.

exhaust has blow at cyl 3 header.

front seat backs have no upright lock.

heavy under seal to under side typical of vehicle age.

lift at both king pins approx 1.5mm

oil wetness at engine, gearbox, front suspension beam, king pins and steering box.

reapir to osr body and floor pan.

rear view mirrors deteriorated.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 89,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery inscure

dampness under fuel tank , but not leakin

front o,s wiper stickin but clearing screen

n,s front wheel bearing slight noise when spun but not to excess

o,s / n,s front inner wheel arch rusted but outside perscribed area

o,s / n,s front king pin small amout of free paly but not to excess

o,s / n,s rear tyres has small cracks on side wall .

o,s rear wheel bearin sigh noise when spun but not to excess

small crack on plastic on steerin wheel but no movement under stress

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery inscure

dampness under fuel tank , but not leakin

front o,s wiper stickin but clearing screen

n,s front wheel bearing slight noise when spun but not to excess

o,s / n,s front inner wheel arch rusted but outside perscribed area

o,s / n,s front king pin small amout of free paly but not to excess

o,s / n,s rear tyres has small cracks on side wall .

o,s rear wheel bearin sigh noise when spun but not to excess

small crack on plastic on steerin wheel but no movement under stress

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,546 miles

as issued with vt 30

Fail 8 Jul 2010 88,532 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak, play in front king pins

Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,388 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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509 XUV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 509 XUV, 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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509 XUV is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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