2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · ST09 MLE
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 105,626 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST09 MLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 105,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST09 MLE 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 (ST09 MLE) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
ST09 MLE Mileage History
- 22/07/202490,232 mi
- 06/08/202598,256 mi+8,024 mi
- 01/09/202598,264 mi+8 mi
- 09/09/202598,282 mi+18 mi
- 06/08/2026105,626 mi+7,344 mi
Average of roughly 7,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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