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700 VW

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,517 mi
Last recorded51,517 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 49,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 46,984 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,777 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 44,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished between treads but can't see ply cords yet.

Offside Rear tyre is perished between treads but can't see ply cords yet.

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Oct 2017 41,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to ply cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to ply cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is perished between treads but can't see ply cords yet.

Nearside Rear tyre is perished between treads but can't see ply cords yet.

Oil leak ()

coolant level below minimum.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 31,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 27,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,079 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,007 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,000 miles

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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700 VW is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 700 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 700 VW registered?

700 VW is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2010.

Is 700 VW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 VW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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