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AK09 LZW

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,245 mi
Last recorded111,245 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 111,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Fail 7 Mar 2017 108,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

beam deflectors stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at then edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is worn bald at the edge.

service brake pedal shows travel.

suspect various tyres are underinflated.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 103,950 miles

beam deflectors are stuck to the off and near side front headlamps glass.

front service brakes show imbalance of 12%.

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 92,337 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 92,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,625 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 60,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

off and near side front brake discs show wear/lip.

Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AK09 LZW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK09 LZW, 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 AK09 LZW registered?

AK09 LZW is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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