2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · OE60 ACJ
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 135,287 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OE60 ACJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 135,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OE60 ACJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (OE60 ACJ) between November 2013 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
OE60 ACJ Mileage History
- 30/11/201339,715 mi
- 31/01/201546,228 mi+6,513 mi
- 10/02/201649,733 mi+3,505 mi
- 28/01/201755,711 mi+5,978 mi
- 06/02/201866,526 mi+10,815 mi
- 06/02/201866,526 mi
- 17/01/201976,029 mi+9,503 mi
- 04/02/202088,634 mi+12,605 mi
- 08/02/202194,539 mi+5,905 mi
- 08/02/202194,539 mi
- 25/01/2022103,124 mi+8,585 mi
- 24/02/2023113,377 mi+10,253 mi
- 24/02/2023113,377 mi
- 26/04/2024122,026 mi+8,649 mi
- 23/04/2025127,325 mi+5,299 mi
- 23/04/2025127,326 mi+1 mi
- 27/04/2026135,287 mi+7,961 mi
Average of roughly 7,704 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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