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AP59 BSU

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,131 mi
Last recorded125,131 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 125,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,813 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 119,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,035 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 115,035 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,668 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,380 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 106,379 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 106,320 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn excessively smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn excessively smooth on inner edge

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,898 miles

both track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated.

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 83,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and started to perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nsf (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 83,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test no washer fluid hitting screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively unable to test no washer fluid hitting screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and started to perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge not to cords, and very perished and cracked up on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nsf (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper boot over piston is split. Brake is not binding on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad about 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 60,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 49,021 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 49,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,797 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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AP59 BSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AP59 BSU, 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 AP59 BSU registered?

AP59 BSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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