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4055 LJ

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

73,547 mi
Last recorded73,547 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4055 LJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 73,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,767 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 61,169 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 56,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 54,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/5516 light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,699 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,078 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,290 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 25,869 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,573 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner 3/4 areas

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,241 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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4055 LJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 4055 LJ, 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 4055 LJ registered?

4055 LJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2010.

Is 4055 LJ safe to buy?

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