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AV10 PGF

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,971 mi
Last recorded76,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 PGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,971 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 76,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 71,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 71,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 66,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 66,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 61,262 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 61,262 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 56,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,843 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,876 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 40,204 miles

Front both tyres aged

Fail 30 May 2018 40,197 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front both tyres aged

Pass 24 May 2017 35,751 miles

Front both front tyres side walls aged

Fail 24 May 2017 35,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both front tyres side walls aged

Pass 26 May 2016 34,441 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 May 2015 33,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres close to limit

both rear tyres poor condition cracks occuring inner threads

Pass 29 May 2014 31,640 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,268 miles

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

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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AV10 PGF is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV10 PGF, 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 AV10 PGF registered?

AV10 PGF is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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