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AD59 SCV

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,234 mi
Last recorded85,234 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 SCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,234 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear tyre bald on both edges + cracked in tread

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 80,759 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 80,759 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear door damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre perished

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 75,666 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Dec 2023 75,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges + perished

nearside rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jan 2023 69,936 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear door damaged

Fail 5 Jan 2023 69,936 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear door damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 64,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate lamp working after tapping

Pass 30 Dec 2020 61,497 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Dec 2020 61,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Jan 2020 57,643 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 57,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,266 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 4 Jan 2019 50,266 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Dec 2017 43,876 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 38,226 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link,top rubber starting to come apart

Pass 31 Dec 2015 31,724 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 26,108 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 19,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 14,785 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 SCV is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD59 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

AD59 SCV is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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