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AD59 EZW

2010 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,066 mi
Last recorded137,066 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 137,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 127,145 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.it appears the braking system requires repair or adjustment

Fail 21 Feb 2025 127,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements.it appears the braking system requires repair or adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 122,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 121,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 105,273 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 105,273 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 95,931 miles

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 89,512 miles

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

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

Unable to obtain an emission reading

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,058 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,771 miles

(1)Nearside and offside front tyres wearing bald inner edge.(2)Offside rear tyre 3mm worn inner uneven.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 37,950 miles

(1)Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.(2)Offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner.

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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AD59 EZW is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AD59 EZW, 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 AD59 EZW registered?

AD59 EZW is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2010.

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