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AD59 UYT

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,130 mi
Last recorded83,130 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 83,130 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 80,535 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 80,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,795 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,593 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate damaged slightly but not likely to be misread

windsreen scored slightly but not restricting view

Fail 14 Nov 2017 55,226 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate damaged slightly but not likely to be misread

windsreen scored slightly but not restricting view

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,233 miles

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front windscreen scratched

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven

Rear registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 3 Jan 2016 43,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pad warning light on.

Pass 31 Dec 2014 36,646 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 29,868 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,353 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 UYT is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 UYT registered?

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

Is AD59 UYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 UYT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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