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1183 MU

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,296 mi
Last recorded32,296 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1183 MU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 32,296 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 32,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 30,464 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 30,464 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,852 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 29,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 28,725 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,740 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 25,485 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,865 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,551 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 18,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1183 MU is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 78,843 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1183 MU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1183 MU registered?

1183 MU is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is 1183 MU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1183 MU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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