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A10 BEN

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,619 mi
Last recorded87,619 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,619 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 87,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,129 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 85,129 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 82,301 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Seat has slight free play in the runner. Seat is secure.

Pass 21 Jan 2022 78,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 78,590 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 71,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 67,977 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 61,453 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 57,087 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,513 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,099 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 42,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,843 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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A10 BEN is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A10 BEN, 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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What year was A10 BEN registered?

A10 BEN is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 August 2010.

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