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62 RJT

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,209 mi
Last recorded31,209 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 RJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 31,209 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 31,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 30,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 30,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 29,725 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 29,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 29,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 28,616 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 26,762 miles

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

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

underside components corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 24,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 24,494 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,333 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Apr 2016 18,152 miles

front discs grooved on inner face

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 7,988 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,988 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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62 RJT is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 62 RJT, 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 62 RJT registered?

62 RJT is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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