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FY60 MSX

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,320 mi
Last recorded112,320 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 MSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 110,027 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 109,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 100,113 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both console bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 100,113 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both console bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,581 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 87,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,776 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 71,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,432 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,432 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 61,334 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 61,332 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,147 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 56,146 miles

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

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

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

offside rear discs discoloured

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,110 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Underside Components

Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N\s\f and n\s\r tyres cracked and perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MSX is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

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