2010 Volkswagen Golf · 161,558 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2010 Volkswagen Golfs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Golf years (161,558 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 35.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 108,658
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 161,558
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.1% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.1%
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Brakes9.8%
- Tyres7.2%
- Body, chassis and structure4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.57%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.97%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.05%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.05%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.99%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.67%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.65%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Golfs fail 35.6% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 25 Golf years (161,558 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.57% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.97% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Golf shows 108,658 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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