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FY60 MWA

2010 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,352 mi
Last recorded138,352 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf78,843 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 138,352 miles

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

fuel filter housing lid severely corroded & has a minor leak

Fail 29 May 2026 138,352 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

fuel filter housing lid severely corroded & has a minor leak

Fail 16 Feb 2026 138,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp not working in boot lid

Pass 19 Feb 2025 127,861 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 127,861 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 127,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 127,691 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,690 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 119,101 miles

advise vehicle has passed emissions test, but due to very low results, unable to provide a print out

Pass 4 Aug 2020 114,596 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 109,578 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 101,042 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,782 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded loose but exhaust not leaking

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency on limit

Fail 11 Aug 2017 93,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central exhaust clamp corroded loose but exhaust not leaking

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency on limit

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,107 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 86,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 67,368 miles

o/s/r light unit damaged

windscreen stonechipped

Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,307 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 50,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 MWA is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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