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AD59 VRY

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,940 mi
Last recorded153,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 153,940 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 153,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 144,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 134,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,039 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 110,805 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,982 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,729 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 50,094 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 50,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 32,896 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VRY is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

AD59 VRY is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is AD59 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 VRY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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