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AO09 BVU

2009 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Beetle58,187 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,474 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 90,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 87,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 83,527 miles

Offside Front Upper shock top mount bush slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,527 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock top mount bush slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,916 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 80,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also gone out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 73,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,076 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

nearside rear perished/cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,174 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,707 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,890 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,875 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 32,875 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,650 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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AO09 BVU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 BVU, 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 AO09 BVU registered?

AO09 BVU is a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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