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2010 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · BT59 EZM

BT59 EZM

2010 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 40,868 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2010 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
40,868 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2010
Engine
1390cc
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BT59 EZM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
  • 40,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BT59 EZM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Beetle (BT59 EZM) between January 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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BT59 EZM Mileage History

  1. 13/01/202330,008 mi
  2. 13/01/202433,730 mi+3,722 mi
  3. 15/01/202537,008 mi+3,278 mi
  4. 15/01/202537,008 mi
  5. 05/12/202540,868 mi+3,860 mi

Average of roughly 3,754 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2010 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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