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AJ10 XDX

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 123,880 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 112,429 miles

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

Rear exhaust brace corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 106,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,104 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,283 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 91,283 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,153 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 89,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,666 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 25 Oct 2018 86,666 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working TOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,125 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,244 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD CLOSE TO WIRES

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,404 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 22 Sep 2015 51,404 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,528 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD BARS ON 2M

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CUT ON TREAD

Pass 5 Jul 2013 21,577 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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AJ10 XDX is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AJ10 XDX, 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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AJ10 XDX is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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