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AP10 EEF

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

100,293 mi
Last recorded100,293 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 EEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 100,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 100,293 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,891 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 81,070 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 77,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 66,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,592 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 44,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,203 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 11,051 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 8,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AP10 EEF is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP10 EEF, 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 AP10 EEF registered?

AP10 EEF is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 June 2010.

Is AP10 EEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP10 EEF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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