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FY60 MVZ

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,798 mi
Last recorded98,798 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,798 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

o/s mirrior indicator in poor condition [not all bulbs working]

rear suspension arms corroded and in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition [all]

Fail 14 Oct 2025 98,697 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

o/s mirrior indicator in poor condition [not all bulbs working]

rear suspension arms corroded and in poor condition

rear suspension bushes in poor condition [all]

Pass 7 Oct 2024 86,999 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,811 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 75,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit 195/65/15 91t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 50,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 49,755 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,753 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,097 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 48,108 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 48,108 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,647 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 39,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,686 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,460 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 MVZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

FY60 MVZ is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is FY60 MVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY60 MVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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