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AG10 XNL

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,459 mi
Last recorded94,459 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG10 XNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 94,459 miles

corrosion to o/s/r suspension spring

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust back box outer skin in very poor condition

exhaust center clamp leaking

front brake discs lipped

n/f/f tyre cracking and worn low

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn low

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn low

o/s/r tyre cracking and worn low

Fail 21 Jan 2026 94,336 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s/r suspension spring

corrosion to rear brake discs

exhaust back box outer skin in very poor condition

exhaust center clamp leaking

front brake discs lipped

n/f/f tyre cracking and worn low

n/s/r tyre cracking and worn low

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn low

o/s/r tyre cracking and worn low

Pass 21 Jan 2025 87,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 87,270 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 81,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,423 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (all) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,318 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 71,316 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads and outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 65,986 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,166 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside rear tyre cracking.

parking brake efficiency just met.

Fail 29 Mar 2017 57,765 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking.

parking brake efficiency just met.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,252 miles

parking brake efficiency just met.

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 28,734 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,183 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,183 miles

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

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

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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AG10 XNL is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG10 XNL, 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 AG10 XNL registered?

AG10 XNL is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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