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AA09 BUG

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA09 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,110 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 87,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 83,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,601 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,712 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking/perished

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking/perished

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,370 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 36,408 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,165 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 29,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 23,762 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,198 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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AA09 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AA09 BUG, 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 AA09 BUG registered?

AA09 BUG is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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