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AO10 VZR

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,875 mi
Last recorded78,875 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 78,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 78,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing Door mirror (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe burst during roller brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,622 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 67,618 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,692 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,831 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 49,316 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 49,208 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 49,208 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,532 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,571 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 45,571 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,313 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,627 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,743 miles

Nearside 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 VZR is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

AO10 VZR is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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