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ABZ 969

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,148 mi
Last recorded103,148 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABZ 969
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 103,148 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,588 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,826 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure low

rear brakes binding

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 86,558 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,502 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 83,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,821 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 66,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,829 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f check strap missing

Fail 4 Jul 2017 58,829 miles

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

front brake pads low

o/s/f check strap missing

Pass 4 Jul 2016 51,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 43,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 34,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 29,063 miles

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

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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ABZ 969 is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ABZ 969, 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 ABZ 969 registered?

ABZ 969 is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 October 2010.

Is ABZ 969 safe to buy?

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