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AD59 UVS

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

45,052 mi
Last recorded45,052 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 45,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 45,052 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 43,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2020 43,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,913 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 42,913 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 41,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 40,078 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged but not revealing ply or cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 40,078 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged but not revealing ply or cords

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,710 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 37,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,814 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare wheel is fitted to offside rear at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2015 34,814 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

spare wheel is fitted to offside rear at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,982 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 26,583 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 26,583 miles

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

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

minor scoring to offside front windscreen due to damaged wiper

Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,898 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 UVS is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS registered?

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

Is AD59 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 UVS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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