2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · DU59 FDK
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 148,042 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,042 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU59 FDK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 148,042 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU59 FDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (DU59 FDK) between September 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Steering (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))”.
DU59 FDK Mileage History
- 14/09/201231,341 mi
- 19/09/201231,341 mi
- 18/09/201347,251 mi+15,910 mi
- 10/09/201463,342 mi+16,091 mi
- 13/08/201580,849 mi+17,507 mi
- 08/08/201687,520 mi+6,671 mi
- 07/08/201795,277 mi+7,757 mi
- 17/08/2018105,470 mi+10,193 mi
- 17/08/2018105,472 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/2020113,319 mi+7,847 mi
- 25/03/2021113,332 mi+13 mi
- 26/03/2021113,332 mi
- 01/04/2022118,841 mi+5,509 mi
- 05/04/2022118,849 mi+8 mi
- 28/03/2023126,659 mi+7,810 mi
- 02/04/2024135,718 mi+9,059 mi
- 04/04/2025142,634 mi+6,916 mi
- 06/04/2026148,025 mi+5,391 mi
- 28/04/2026148,042 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 8,569 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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