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AO10 FNL

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 FNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 70,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Mar 2025 67,060 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,473 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 60,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,485 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 887,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 34,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,811 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,116 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,339 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,268 miles

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

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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AO10 FNL is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AO10 FNL, 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 AO10 FNL registered?

AO10 FNL is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is AO10 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO10 FNL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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