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A2 XAM

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,378 mi
Last recorded125,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 125,378 miles

rear axle corroded

rear sill areas corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 125,336 miles

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm pivot broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

rear sill areas corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 118,343 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 102,601 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 83,682 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 82,600 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 82,587 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective flap sticking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly rusted cant check front wheel bearings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advs tracking check

Fail 30 Nov 2018 79,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advs tracking check

Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,099 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to ns outer sill

Fail 22 Sep 2016 74,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to ns outer sill

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,784 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 65,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,183 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 31,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,571 miles

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

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

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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A2 XAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol 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 A2 XAM, 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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A2 XAM is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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