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40 TTA

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests29 (28 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96.6%

Mileage

74,169 mi
Last recorded74,169 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 TTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

28 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,169 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 69,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 66,494 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 48,729 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,395 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 89,238 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 39,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 35,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,484 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2016 31,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,343 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,985 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 78,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,123 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 75,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,663 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,587 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 60,682 miles

front cv boots have grease on inner edge but no splits

Pass 29 May 2007 47,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 32,754 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 32,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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40 TTA is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96.6%.

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 40 TTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 40 TTA?

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What year was 40 TTA registered?

40 TTA is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2010.

Is 40 TTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 TTA shows 29 tests with a 96.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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