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3557 VW

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,926 mi
Last recorded84,926 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3557 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 84,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,836 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 83,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,965 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 55,650 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 50,634 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 48,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage to nearside sill

Fail 17 Dec 2018 48,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage to nearside sill

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding slightly. (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 44,745 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively binding slightly. (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 41,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 41,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 32,447 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 25,640 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 25,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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3557 VW is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 54,437 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3557 VW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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3557 VW is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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