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2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,685 mi
Last recorded51,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 NKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 51,685 miles
Fail 30 May 2026 51,673 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 45,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 40,807 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,235 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 30,688 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 26,233 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 26,223 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2020 23,188 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 21,613 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 21,613 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

f/tyres cracking and nail nsr.

Pass 1 May 2018 19,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,374 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 18,374 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,117 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 15,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 13,659 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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20 NKB is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc 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 20 NKB, 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 20 NKB registered?

20 NKB is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is 20 NKB safe to buy?

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