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AD59 UUW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 59,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hand brake service

Pass 21 Apr 2020 50,698 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,665 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 50,664 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,292 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 45,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,161 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 38,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,864 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 25,864 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,062 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,280 miles

front wipers smear a bit

Fail 29 Jun 2012 12,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front wipers smear a bit

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 UUW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UUW, 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 UUW registered?

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

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