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AD59 UVR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,200 mi
Last recorded153,200 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,200 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 147,833 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 136,733 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 126,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 118,046 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 60,694 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 73,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,765 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,132 miles

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

coolant leak - radiator

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leak - radiator

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,576 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres: cuts/cracks appearing at tread grooves.

Pass 27 Aug 2012 16,866 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 16,866 miles

Nearside 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 UVR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UVR, 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 UVR registered?

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

Is AD59 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 UVR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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