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AD59 UVT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,728 mi
Last recorded79,728 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp dull.

Pass 29 May 2025 76,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2025 76,204 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (offside and nearside). (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 76,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear of sill excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. (offside and nearside).

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms rear bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms rear bush worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,993 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules. (offside and nearside). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 68,986 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules. (offside and nearside). (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,601 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 65,596 miles

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 60,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 57,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,308 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,501 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam ` (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,010 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 17,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,725 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 12,518 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 UVT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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