2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CA59 FGM
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 88,555 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA59 FGM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/10/2025
- 88,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA59 FGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (CA59 FGM) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
CA59 FGM Mileage History
- 12/05/202275,123 mi
- 04/10/202380,805 mi+5,682 mi
- 07/10/202588,555 mi+7,750 mi
Average of roughly 3,944 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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