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M609 YWF

1995 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,381 mi
Last recorded66,381 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Beetle50,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 YWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 65,246 miles

Nearside Rear inner flitch by engine corroded

Offside Front Inner lower wheel arch area corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2024 63,639 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 62,355 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 62,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 60,137 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,355 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both heater channels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear lower wing mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 56,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,570 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,570 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,718 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,423 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 51,422 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,436 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,436 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,105 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 47,448 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 47,448 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 43,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,300 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,456 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M609 YWF is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 50,525 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 M609 YWF, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M609 YWF registered?

M609 YWF is a 1995 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M609 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M609 YWF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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