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UBZ 520

2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Red Other 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,127 mi
Last recorded148,127 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI56,830 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 520
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 148,127 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 147,101 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 147,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 141,110 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 140,862 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,594 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,792 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 107,451 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 96,634 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 87,842 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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UBZ 520 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Red with a 2,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 56,830 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 GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UBZ 520, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 16 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBZ 520 registered?

UBZ 520 is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is UBZ 520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBZ 520 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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