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A10 NKT

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

122,066 mi
Last recorded122,066 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Golf94,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 NKT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 122,066 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 119,067 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 114,242 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both n/s and o/s front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 108,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 106,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 106,335 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 102,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,212 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has nail in.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,171 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs are slightly corroded (inner faces)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,417 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 83,417 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,454 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and bold on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,658 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,008 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 58,257 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,240 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,510 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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A10 NKT is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NKT, 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 NKT registered?

A10 NKT is a 2001 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2001.

Is A10 NKT safe to buy?

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