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2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration ML09DWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,682 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened lift in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,997 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,261 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2021 20 Jun 20269 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,498 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 77,498 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,617 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,176 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,098 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,979 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 20 Jun 202628 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
1 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,480 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,158 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,788 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2013 20 Jun 202630 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,326 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2012 20 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 23,326 MI
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ML09DWN was registered on 2009-04-26
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