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AO59 XJT

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

205,954 mi
Last recorded205,954 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 205,954 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 198,213 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 185,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 176,461 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 159,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly & disc discolouring

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2020 159,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding on slightly & disc discolouring

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2019 157,575 miles

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

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

floor pan corroding on seams

Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,158 miles

Front screen chipped outside swept area (n/s)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight deflection

Fail 7 Dec 2018 154,158 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front screen chipped outside swept area (n/s)

Nearside Rear wheel has slight deflection

Pass 7 Dec 2017 149,932 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 145,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 139,841 miles

Front engine + floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 134,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 9 Dec 2013 128,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 105,776 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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AO59 XJT is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO59 XJT, 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 AO59 XJT registered?

AO59 XJT is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2010.

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