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AD59 PYJ

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,681 mi
Last recorded127,681 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 PYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,681 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,703 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 123,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 111,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,806 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 103,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 103,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 85,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,552 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 73,293 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 67,438 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 62,649 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,547 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 46,673 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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AD59 PYJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 PYJ registered?

AD59 PYJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2010.

Is AD59 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 PYJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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