2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · MA59 AEM
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2009. Recorded mileage 131,593 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
MA59 AEM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2023
- 131,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 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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MA59 AEM Mileage History
- 02/02/2022128,112 mi
- 07/02/2022128,132 mi+20 mi
- 06/02/2023131,574 mi+3,442 mi
- 09/02/2023131,593 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 3,420 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MA59 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Volkswagen Beetle (MA59 AEM) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2023 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 (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers dont”; “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.