2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AF10 SWV
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 86,409 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF10 SWV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 86,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 SWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (AF10 SWV) between February 2013 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
AF10 SWV Mileage History
- 08/02/201330,584 mi
- 08/02/201330,584 mi
- 24/02/201436,774 mi+6,190 mi
- 24/02/201436,774 mi
- 10/02/201541,420 mi+4,646 mi
- 10/02/201642,556 mi+1,136 mi
- 08/02/201746,394 mi+3,838 mi
- 09/02/201746,394 mi
- 28/02/201848,955 mi+2,561 mi
- 28/02/201848,955 mi
- 01/03/201958,880 mi+9,925 mi
- 15/02/202068,323 mi+9,443 mi
- 27/02/202171,951 mi+3,628 mi
- 01/03/202276,055 mi+4,104 mi
- 28/02/202379,442 mi+3,387 mi
- 12/03/202483,299 mi+3,857 mi
- 12/03/202483,299 mi
- 12/03/202585,468 mi+2,169 mi
- 12/03/202585,468 mi
- 16/04/202686,409 mi+941 mi
Average of roughly 4,235 miles per year across 20 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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