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A10 FSE

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,370 mi
Last recorded71,370 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,370 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 69,771 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 67,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 65,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 62,405 miles

rear beam corroded but not excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,559 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 59,196 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,405 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 53,343 miles

Car starting to overheat at emissions test

Emissions slow to reach spec

Front Number plate chipped

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,343 miles

Car starting to overheat at emissions test

Emissions slow to reach spec

Front Number plate chipped

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,154 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 52,154 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,879 miles

N/S/R brakes are sticking, but not effecting brake performance

O/S/F sill is dented, but not affected other damage

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 44,711 miles

Both front wiper blades splitting on edges

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 39,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre perishing and wearing on edges

Rear Axle Nearside Bush Deteriorating

Rear Axle Offside Bush Deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 37,628 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,377 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,018 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 25,018 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A10 FSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 94,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A10 FSE, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 FSE registered?

A10 FSE is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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The MOT history for A10 FSE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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