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AD59 UYR

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,565 mi
Last recorded63,565 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 63,565 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside + nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2024 63,565 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside + nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,391 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside + nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 56,452 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s + n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 56,452 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s + n/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,919 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 53,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 46,456 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,455 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 41,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,372 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 UYR is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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