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AV10 XGD

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 XGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has 3mm of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,280 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 93,707 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 80,231 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Os outer sill is damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2021 79,136 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Os outer sill is damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,321 miles

Both front tyre treads are wearing low on edges

Os rear tyre tread has a small cut

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,281 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre R ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 59,763 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 49,495 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front lower arm rear bushes are perishing

Rear brake pads have worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,708 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 37,742 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 24,092 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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AV10 XGD is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV10 XGD, 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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AV10 XGD is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 May 2010.

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