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FY60 LHN

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,816 mi
Last recorded116,816 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 LHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 116,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dpf light on

Fail 27 Aug 2022 116,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dpf light on

Pass 27 Aug 2021 110,574 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 103,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,948 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 95,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,311 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 94,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,203 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,181 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking thru tread 195 65 15

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

Offside Front tyre cracking thru tread

Offside Front wiper streaky but still clearing screen

Offside Rear tyre cracking thru tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 61,181 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre cracking thru tread 195 65 15

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

Offside Front tyre cracking thru tread

Offside Front wiper streaky but still clearing screen

Offside Rear tyre cracking thru tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 57,111 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,859 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust emissions too low to measure

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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FY60 LHN is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FY60 LHN, 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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FY60 LHN is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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