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AD58 AGU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD58 AGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 117,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 104,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 97,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 89,894 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,282 miles

Offside Front suspension top mounting has play

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,282 miles

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

Offside Front suspension top mounting has play

Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 76,856 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 68,129 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,543 miles

Front discs ad pads worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,271 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 51,271 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,420 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

rear tyres blocking and worn

Pass 24 Nov 2014 36,444 miles

rear tyres blocking

Pass 18 Nov 2013 30,766 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 25,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,071 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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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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AD58 AGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD58 AGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD58 AGU?

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What year was AD58 AGU registered?

AD58 AGU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 January 2009.

Is AD58 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD58 AGU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD58 AGU have outstanding finance?

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