2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · P55 LBS
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2009. Recorded mileage 64,106 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
P55 LBS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2025
- 64,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P55 LBS Mileage History
- 02/04/202455,617 mi
- 02/04/202455,620 mi+3 mi
- 04/07/202456,806 mi+1,186 mi
- 08/07/202564,106 mi+7,300 mi
- 08/07/202564,106 mi
Average of roughly 6,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P55 LBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (P55 LBS) between April 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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