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2010 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,823 mi
Last recorded56,823 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration242 K
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 37,921 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 35,539 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 33,901 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 29,348 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,547 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,472 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,315 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

advise nearside fron tyre tread low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,385 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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242 K is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 242 K, 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 242 K registered?

242 K is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 2010.

Is 242 K safe to buy?

The MOT history for 242 K shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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