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AO10 BFU

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 41,265 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 41,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2016 35,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 38,854 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,659 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,258 miles

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

all four tyres cracking slightly between tread

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,258 miles

all four tyres cracking slightly between tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,240 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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AO10 BFU is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO10 BFU, 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 AO10 BFU registered?

AO10 BFU is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is AO10 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 BFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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