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MW10 XHG

2010 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,032 mi
Last recorded98,032 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Beetle54,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW10 XHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,032 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,032 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,184 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 76,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,792 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 64,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 59,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,547 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 44,272 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,884 miles

all tyres slightly perished

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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MW10 XHG is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MW10 XHG, 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 MW10 XHG registered?

MW10 XHG is a 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 July 2010.

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