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FY60 MMX

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,231 mi
Last recorded110,231 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,231 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2025 106,394 miles

High level stop lamp has light sources not working

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

Vehicle underside has some corrosion forming to various suspension components

Fail 22 May 2025 106,394 miles

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

High level stop lamp has light sources not working

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

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

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

Vehicle underside has some corrosion forming to various suspension components

Pass 23 May 2024 103,102 miles

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

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bush cracking

engine under tray loose

exhaust centre clamp in poor condition

near side rear brake shows sings of binding on & still slight binding on

Fail 21 May 2024 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front cant check due wiper blade missing (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

both front suspension arm rear bush cracking

exhaust centre clamp in poor condition

exhaust under tray loose

near side rear brake shows sings of binding on & still slight binding on

Pass 19 May 2023 97,529 miles

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 97,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 95,148 miles

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

all four tyres has cracking at tread areas

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,891 miles

both rear tyres wearing at inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,453 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 83,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,136 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 60,292 miles

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 48,907 miles

o/s front brake sticking slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2016 34,757 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 34,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 31,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres perished

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 MMX is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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