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964 GTE

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,782 mi
Last recorded112,782 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration964 GTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 112,782 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 112,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake flexible hose ferrule corroded

Offside Front Brake flexible hose ferrule corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2023 110,077 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 110,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 109,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 107,280 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,280 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,512 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 105,455 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 105,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 104,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 103,828 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,856 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 100,822 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,027 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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964 GTE is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 964 GTE, 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 964 GTE registered?

964 GTE is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2010.

Is 964 GTE safe to buy?

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