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AD59 VRV

2010 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,982 mi
Last recorded165,982 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 165,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 148,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,129 miles

nsf nsr shocks damp

rear suspension corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,099 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nsf nsr shocks damp

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,487 miles

nsf shock damp / nsr shock wet

osf wing repeater damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nsf shock damp / nsr shock wet

osf wing repeater damaged

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,528 miles

nsf shock damp / rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,987 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 VRV is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

AD59 VRV is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2010.

Is AD59 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 VRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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