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AD59 UHP

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,036 mi
Last recorded100,036 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 UHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 100,036 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,036 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,879 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 95,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pads to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,234 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 76,503 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,380 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 67,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

near side sun visor missing

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 10 May 2018 61,812 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge, low on inner edge, outer side wall has damage but not reaching cords (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray damaged

exhaust clamp corroded

near side rear tyre tread low on inner edge and perishing

near side sun visor missing

off side front tyre tread low on inner edge

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 10 May 2018 61,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on outer edge, low on inner edge, outer side wall has damage but not reaching cords (4.1.E.1)

engine under tray damaged

exhaust clamp corroded

near side rear tyre tread low on inner edge and perishing

near side sun visor missing

off side front tyre tread low on inner edge

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 May 2017 55,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine under tray damaged/repaired

near side front tyre tread low on both edges

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

near side sun visor missing

off side rear and near side rear tyre tread low on inner edges

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 10 May 2017 55,526 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray damaged/repaired

near side front tyre tread low on both edges

near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing

near side sun visor missing

off side rear and near side rear tyre tread low on inner edges

plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

sat nav/phone base removed from swept area of screen prior to test

Pass 14 May 2016 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 44,020 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing slightly.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 12 May 2015 44,020 miles

Near side rear and off side rear tyres perishing slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 38,025 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,576 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 UHP is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UHP, 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 UHP is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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