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AO60 HLR

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,028 mi
Last recorded68,028 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO60 HLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 68,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 67,340 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2024 67,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,085 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 65,085 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 64,428 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 62,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 58,007 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 58,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,597 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)

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Rear nearside & offside tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,588 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 43,588 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 27,643 miles

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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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AO60 HLR is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc 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 AO60 HLR, 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 AO60 HLR registered?

AO60 HLR is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 October 2010.

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