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390 XYC

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,863 mi
Last recorded156,863 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration390 XYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 156,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 136,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 120,751 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,812 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 66,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,627 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 43,678 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 43,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,238 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2015 30,639 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 24,017 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 24,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,606 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)

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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390 XYC is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 390 XYC, 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 390 XYC registered?

390 XYC is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is 390 XYC safe to buy?

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