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FY60 MVF

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,296 mi
Last recorded153,296 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY60 MVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 153,296 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 153,296 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 137,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear tyre have minor cuts on sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2023 124,808 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 124,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,543 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 109,541 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 103,562 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,625 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 96,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 90,986 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 90,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,275 miles

windscreen has light scratching in zone B but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Feb 2018 85,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen has light scratching in zone B but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,174 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 66,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 53,764 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 53,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,887 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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 MVF is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY60 MVF registered?

FY60 MVF is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2010.

Is FY60 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY60 MVF shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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