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1 SWJ

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,768 mi
Last recorded73,768 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,768 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,646 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 69,632 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where spring sits (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened where spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 65,985 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 48,257 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,231 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2018 43,508 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 43,508 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 38,816 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,540 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 24,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Mar 2014 24,431 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 16,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 SWJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SWJ, 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 1 SWJ registered?

1 SWJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2010.

Is 1 SWJ safe to buy?

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