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AE09 MKC

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,254 mi
Last recorded140,254 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 MKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 140,254 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension top mount excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed inner rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil corroded (hole) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil corroded (hole) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end excessive play ()

Pass 13 Jul 2023 136,013 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 136,013 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 129,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 129,732 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 120,969 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 120,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 113,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,276 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 105,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 87,741 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 87,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 76,841 miles

Offside Front slight tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2016 75,953 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack inner joints

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,741 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,820 miles

front tyres getting close 205/55x16

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,163 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AE09 MKC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE09 MKC, 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 AE09 MKC registered?

AE09 MKC is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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