2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · 1 SWJ
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 73,768 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 SWJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 73,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 SWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (1 SWJ) between March 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened where spring sits (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
1 SWJ Mileage History
- 04/03/201316,751 mi
- 03/03/201424,431 mi+7,680 mi
- 03/03/201424,431 mi
- 03/03/201528,540 mi+4,109 mi
- 03/03/201632,274 mi+3,734 mi
- 02/03/201738,816 mi+6,542 mi
- 27/02/201843,508 mi+4,692 mi
- 28/02/201843,508 mi
- 26/02/201948,231 mi+4,723 mi
- 01/03/201948,257 mi+26 mi
- 25/02/202052,816 mi+4,559 mi
- 03/03/202155,552 mi+2,736 mi
- 22/02/202259,048 mi+3,496 mi
- 23/02/202362,443 mi+3,395 mi
- 29/02/202465,985 mi+3,542 mi
- 25/02/202569,632 mi+3,647 mi
- 13/03/202569,646 mi+14 mi
- 24/02/202673,768 mi+4,122 mi
Average of roughly 4,394 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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