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2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,089 mi
Last recorded124,089 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 XYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 124,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,090 miles

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Front position lamp flickering

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,068 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Nearside Front position lamp flickering

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 105,271 miles

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

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 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,947 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills/nearside also has damage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on inner edge very close to cords and have perishing cracks ADVISE CHANGING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread grooves/sharp shingle in tread also has a nail center (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sharp shingle in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills/nearside sill also damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sharp shingle in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills/nearside sill also damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 93,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 93,596 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp press brake and sidelight comes on (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 87,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,925 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,413 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 53,064 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both outer and inner edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 41,239 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 30,116 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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AU60 XYR is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AU60 XYR, 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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AU60 XYR is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2010.

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