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FY60 LJE

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 120,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 105,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,673 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 90,452 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,062 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 74,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,548 miles

Emissions not tested, rev limiter fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,238 miles

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 19 Oct 2015 42,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,912 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,127 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,314 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 LJE is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

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

Is FY60 LJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY60 LJE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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