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8741 DF

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,925 mi
Last recorded111,925 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8741 DF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 111,925 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,410 miles

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,409 miles

Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,818 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2023 102,818 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2022 99,184 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 99,184 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,041 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,644 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 95,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,522 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 78,231 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 78,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 69,014 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,206 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 55,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,178 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,261 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 39,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 31,718 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 31,718 miles

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

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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8741 DF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 8741 DF, 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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8741 DF is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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