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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

2009 · GREY · DIESEL · 148,921 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-24● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 26 tests · 16 passed · 10 failed

PASS25 September 2026
148,921 mi
  • ADVISORYOuter Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • MINOROffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAIL10 July 2026
148,857 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Axel Corroded
  • ADVISORYRear exhaust silencer corroded
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS10 July 2025
140,015 mi
FAIL7 July 2025
140,011 mi
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MAJORNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MINORNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear silencer outer skin split & corroded
  • ADVISORYBoth rear shock absorbers are corroded
  • MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASS8 July 2024
131,325 mi
  • ADVISORYexhaust back box deteriorated
  • ADVISORYrear axle and shockers slightly corroded
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAIL6 July 2024
131,325 mi
  • ADVISORYexhaust back box deteriorated
  • ADVISORYrear axle and shockers slightly corroded
  • ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre scrubbing outer
  • DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS3 July 2023
125,784 mi
  • ADVISORYSUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION
PASS11 May 2022
124,649 mi
  • ADVISORYSUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION
FAIL6 May 2022
124,574 mi
PASS24 April 2021
124,112 mi
PASS6 February 2020
124,017 mi
FAIL4 February 2020
124,017 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASS11 April 2019
119,444 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAIL8 April 2019
119,438 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASS17 April 2018
113,839 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL11 April 2018
113,808 mi
  • FAILCentral Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • FAILNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface breaking away (3.5.1i)
  • FAILOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  • FAILrear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASS13 April 2017
108,716 mi
PASS22 March 2016
104,631 mi
PASS16 April 2015
100,826 mi
PASS2 April 2014
90,661 mi
FAIL2 April 2014
90,655 mi
PASS19 July 2013
86,240 mi
  • USER ENTEREDover plates fitted to vehicle at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake discs worn
  • USER ENTEREDrear brake discs worn
FAIL13 July 2013
86,120 mi
  • FAILOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
  • FAILOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • FAILExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDover plates fitted to vehicle at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake discs worn
  • USER ENTEREDrear brake discs worn
PASS14 June 2012
76,461 mi
FAIL12 June 2012
76,461 mi
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PASS3 May 2011
56,837 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
BEETLE
Colour
GREY
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
1,896 cc
Year
2009
First registered
2009-06
CO₂ emissions
145 g/km
Tax due
2026-07-12
MOT expiry
2027-09-24
Recorded mileage
148,921 mi

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