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AD59 UNE

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,031 mi
Last recorded67,031 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 67,031 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 67,021 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 54,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 54,801 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,521 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 49,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres badly cracked inbetween treads

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

oil leak

powers steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 49,387 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 47,315 miles

parts of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,353 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 34,123 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 34,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 29,328 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 29,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 26,919 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 26,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 23,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 18,569 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen Wiper Is Torn

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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AD59 UNE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD59 UNE, 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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AD59 UNE is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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