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952 XUU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,392 mi
Last recorded48,392 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration952 XUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,192cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,638 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 46,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,574 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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952 XUU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 952 XUU, 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 952 XUU registered?

952 XUU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is 952 XUU safe to buy?

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