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AJ59 CHX

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,005 mi
Last recorded65,005 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 CHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 65,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 56,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,850 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,798 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 46,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2019 46,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 44,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 41,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear NSR tyre sidewall parished and tyre depth is 3mm

Offside Rear OSR tyre sidewall parished and depth is 3mm

Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,767 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 36,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 30,830 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,561 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 26,561 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 22,943 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,943 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,327 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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AJ59 CHX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AJ59 CHX, 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 AJ59 CHX registered?

AJ59 CHX is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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