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GBM155DKT

VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2009 · RED · PETROL · 40,565 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-07-02● ULEZ Compliant
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Poor condition21 MOT tests · 14 passed

MOT History — 21 tests · 14 passed · 7 failed

PASS23 June 2026
40,565 mi
PASS13 June 2025
38,078 mi
  • ADVISORYFront discs corroded
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYcorroded underneath
  • ADVISORYRear beam axle corroded
FAIL13 June 2025
38,078 mi
  • PRSWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront discs corroded
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYcorroded underneath
  • ADVISORYRear beam axle corroded
PASS3 July 2024
36,278 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion near the lower wheel arch area and also another area approx 400mm forward of the rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front some marks on the windscreen from the wiper but not obscuring the drivers view of the road
FAIL26 June 2024
36,230 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength the outer sill has a large corrosion hole in it and it is within 30cm of the rear beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion near the lower wheel arch area and also another area approx 400mm forward of the rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative the headlight is not moving when the switch is operated (4.1.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front some marks on the windscreen from the wiper but not obscuring the drivers view of the road
PASS30 June 2023
34,230 mi
PASS11 August 2021
31,870 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS12 August 2020
30,507 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS7 May 2019
29,072 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAIL7 May 2019
29,072 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS10 May 2018
26,066 mi
FAIL10 May 2018
26,066 mi
  • PRSNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • PRSOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PASS3 May 2017
24,551 mi
FAIL3 May 2017
24,551 mi
  • PRSOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASS12 May 2016
23,074 mi
FAIL12 May 2016
23,074 mi
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASS16 May 2015
21,096 mi
PASS8 May 2014
19,333 mi
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FAIL8 May 2014
19,333 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASS13 May 2013
17,503 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDfront tyres cracking
PASS14 May 2012
15,485 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
BEETLE
Colour
RED
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,596 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-03
CO₂ emissions
185 g/km
Tax due
2026-06-14
MOT expiry
2027-07-02
Recorded mileage
40,565 mi

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