2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LB02 EMB
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 68,882 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB02 EMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 68,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB02 EMB 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 (LB02 EMB) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
LB02 EMB Mileage History
- 26/01/202360,292 mi
- 19/01/202463,438 mi+3,146 mi
- 25/01/202463,473 mi+35 mi
- 02/01/202565,598 mi+2,125 mi
- 06/02/202668,882 mi+3,284 mi
Average of roughly 2,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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