2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · FD59 GCO
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 105,394 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,394 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD59 GCO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 105,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD59 GCO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (FD59 GCO) between November 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Emissions not tested emission values excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FD59 GCO Mileage History
- 27/11/201234,158 mi
- 16/11/201341,793 mi+7,635 mi
- 08/11/201454,663 mi+12,870 mi
- 30/10/201566,849 mi+12,186 mi
- 15/07/201673,941 mi+7,092 mi
- 03/07/201775,553 mi+1,612 mi
- 03/07/201775,553 mi
- 16/07/201878,480 mi+2,927 mi
- 15/07/201981,726 mi+3,246 mi
- 17/07/201981,730 mi+4 mi
- 16/01/202187,034 mi+5,304 mi
- 16/02/202296,618 mi+9,584 mi
- 25/07/202298,948 mi+2,330 mi
- 30/10/2023105,111 mi+6,163 mi
- 05/10/2024105,337 mi+226 mi
- 02/10/2025105,394 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 5,546 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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