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85 SA

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,698 mi
Last recorded90,698 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 SA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 90,698 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 85,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 78,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,275 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,641 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 2 Jul 2019 57,162 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,836 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,003 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 34,627 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres blocked off on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,266 miles

OSR NSR Tyres Slightly Distorted

Fail 18 Jun 2014 27,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSR NSR Tyres Slightly Distorted

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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85 SA is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 85 SA, 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 85 SA registered?

85 SA is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is 85 SA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 85 SA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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