2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · EFZ 1073
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 08 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 110,120 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EFZ 1073 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 110,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EFZ 1073 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (EFZ 1073) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
EFZ 1073 Mileage History
- 29/08/202396,833 mi
- 29/08/202396,835 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2024103,371 mi+6,536 mi
- 02/09/2024103,519 mi+148 mi
- 01/09/2025110,120 mi+6,601 mi
Average of roughly 6,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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