2010 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KP10 DLU
2010 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 97,220 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KP10 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 97,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KP10 DLU Mileage History
- 31/03/202372,983 mi
- 02/04/202480,760 mi+7,777 mi
- 29/03/202588,279 mi+7,519 mi
- 18/04/202588,678 mi+399 mi
- 10/04/202697,220 mi+8,542 mi
Average of roughly 8,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KP10 DLU MOT History
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 (KP10 DLU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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