MOT Status
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96,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (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))
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))
Offside Front Upper shock top mount bush slight play
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
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
engine cover and undertray fitted
exhaust rear silencer deteriorated
nearside rear perished/cracked
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
engine covers and undertrays fitted
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)
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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.
Is AO09 BVU safe to buy?
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