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AD10 RBV

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 RBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,442 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 121,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 116,172 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 116,172 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 112,421 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 108,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 105,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 102,823 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 102,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,315 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 91,497 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 91,496 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,321 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,933 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracking

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt nearside rear

vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,153 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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AD10 RBV is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 AD10 RBV, 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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AD10 RBV is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2010.

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