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811 NKY

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration811 NKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 98,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 98,764 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2025 94,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 92,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 90,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking/handbrake operation sticky & stiff.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 90,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level appears to be above maximum.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking/handbrake operation sticky & stiff.

Service now warning on.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 85,568 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 82,052 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 82,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 70,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,618 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,777 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 50,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 45,209 miles

nearside front tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2013 39,796 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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811 NKY is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 811 NKY, 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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811 NKY is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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