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1 MJG

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,492 mi
Last recorded38,492 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 MJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 38,492 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN AND OUTER EDGE SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE WORN AND OUTER EDGE SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 34,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 30,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 23,819 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 23,817 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 20,691 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 18,524 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 17,971 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 17,971 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced nsf mirror indicator dull (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge bald osf tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2018 17,543 miles

f/wiper split

osf tyre inner edge balding

Pass 27 Jun 2017 12,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 6,258 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 6,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 4,402 miles

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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1 MJG is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1 MJG, 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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1 MJG is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2010.

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