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FY60 LJA

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 LJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 121,057 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 121,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,221 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,815 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,228 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 60,228 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre clamps missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 52,807 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,304 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,485 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,181 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 LJA 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 81.3%.

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 FY60 LJA, 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 FY60 LJA registered?

FY60 LJA is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is FY60 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY60 LJA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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