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FY60 LHU

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,167 mi
Last recorded144,167 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 144,167 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 144,131 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 137,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray/guards fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2024 137,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray/guards fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link + ball joint has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays/guards fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2023 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link + ball joint has play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 110,544 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 110,515 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 100,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 100,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction CLEARED DOWN FAULT ,FAULT STAYED AWAY. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working REPLACEMENT BULB FITTED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 88,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,761 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyre stepped

Fail 7 Sep 2016 80,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr tyre stepped

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,538 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2015 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,055 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 45,717 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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FY60 LHU is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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