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AD59 UGL

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,260 mi
Last recorded136,260 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 124,993 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 112,937 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,249 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,680 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Requires LED lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,680 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Requires LED lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working Replaced bulb 581b (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn smooth Advise wheel alignment check 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 88,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit has moisture inside lens. Not affecting light intensity

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,515 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,104 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 67,022 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge,under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,304 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 54,802 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,550 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 UGL is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc 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 UGL, 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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AD59 UGL is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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