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236 ELH

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,250 mi
Last recorded66,250 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration236 ELH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,250 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 65,993 miles

all brakes rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2024 65,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brakes rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,887 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 64,925 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 59,010 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 59,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,483 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 44,935 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 42,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,597 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,258 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,304 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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236 ELH is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 236 ELH, 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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How do I check the history of 236 ELH?

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What year was 236 ELH registered?

236 ELH is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 2010.

Is 236 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 236 ELH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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