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AK59 KHO

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,983 mi
Last recorded110,983 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 110,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 110,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 102,278 miles

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2024 94,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 94,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear mount deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror/side repeater broken leaving sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective going cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracking, also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens is broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,023 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 81,639 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 81,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 76,809 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 71,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 60,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2014 40,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,180 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 38,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 30,615 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AK59 KHO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AK59 KHO, 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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AK59 KHO is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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