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711 GVT

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration711 GVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 114,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 109,823 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 101,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,311 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 86,937 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,017 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,782 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak Underside of vehicle ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 62,090 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 62,066 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 52,794 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 45,568 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 38,708 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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711 GVT is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 711 GVT, 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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711 GVT is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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