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FY60 MSU

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,182 mi
Last recorded102,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 MSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102,182 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both console bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 99,581 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,694 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 98,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 95,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 90,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 86,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 86,064 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 81,959 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 81,957 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,403 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 48,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute and intermittent (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken remaining spring section not on spring seat (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,190 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 18,190 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 15,653 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 MSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

FY60 MSU is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is FY60 MSU safe to buy?

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