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2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,391 mi
Last recorded53,391 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 MS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 48,509 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,380 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 42,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 41,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 40,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 40,470 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,756 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,382 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,059 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 22,527 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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73 MS is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc 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 73 MS, 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 73 MS registered?

73 MS is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is 73 MS safe to buy?

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