2009 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SY09 VRE
2009 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/05/2009. Recorded mileage 65,686 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1596cc
SY09 VRE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
- 65,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 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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SY09 VRE Mileage History
- 18/01/202363,990 mi
- 03/04/202363,997 mi+7 mi
- 20/03/202465,681 mi+1,684 mi
- 03/04/202465,686 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,405 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SY09 VRE 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 (SY09 VRE) between January 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.