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AD59 UUX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,591 mi
Last recorded31,591 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 31,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 28,410 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 28,410 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 22,290 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 22,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 21,501 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 19,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bottom arms corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 19,002 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 18,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin cover corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 16,560 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 16,557 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 13,325 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 13,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 9,534 miles

all 4 tyres starting to cracked and starting to perish ,

Pass 16 Dec 2015 7,731 miles

all 4 tyres starting to split and perish but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 5,970 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 4,625 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 3,184 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 3,184 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)

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 UUX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 AD59 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

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

Is AD59 UUX safe to buy?

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