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AD59 UUT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,872 mi
Last recorded89,872 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2025 89,872 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2024 87,249 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 87,244 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 84,089 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 84,088 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 81,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 75,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 70,397 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,395 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 69,482 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,131 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,529 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,855 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 56,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,945 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 43,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,423 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 33,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,682 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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AD59 UUT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UUT, 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 AD59 UUT registered?

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

Is AD59 UUT safe to buy?

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