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AD59 VSO

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,275 mi
Last recorded126,275 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 120,667 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 112,696 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,676 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 107,600 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 104,215 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 104,215 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 15 Jan 2020 101,620 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2019 98,421 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,119 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,834 miles

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,723 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread (punctured)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,065 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,764 miles

both rear tyres becoming low (3mm)

n/s/r tyre mishaped

o/s/f tyre becoming low (3mm)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,467 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 VSO is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

AD59 VSO is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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