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2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

53,809 mi
Last recorded53,809 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 SHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,809 miles

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

o/s front wearing on the inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2025 51,679 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 49,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 37,363 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,540 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 23,184 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,515 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 17,617 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 14,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 11,577 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 11,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 9,038 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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6 SHW is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 6 SHW, 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 6 SHW registered?

6 SHW is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is 6 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 SHW 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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