2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AF10 YHC
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 176,281 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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AF10 YHC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 176,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF10 YHC 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 YHC) between February 2013 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AF10 YHC Mileage History
- 19/02/201335,759 mi
- 18/02/201451,423 mi+15,664 mi
- 10/02/201562,058 mi+10,635 mi
- 09/02/201672,268 mi+10,210 mi
- 06/02/201779,868 mi+7,600 mi
- 06/02/201779,868 mi
- 08/02/201886,735 mi+6,867 mi
- 11/01/201994,241 mi+7,506 mi
- 03/07/201997,433 mi+3,192 mi
- 09/09/2020114,571 mi+17,138 mi
- 21/10/2020115,460 mi+889 mi
- 15/03/2022126,604 mi+11,144 mi
- 18/03/2022126,775 mi+171 mi
- 20/03/2023142,921 mi+16,146 mi
- 23/03/2023142,997 mi+76 mi
- 24/03/2023143,041 mi+44 mi
- 26/03/2024160,919 mi+17,878 mi
- 26/03/2024160,919 mi
- 23/04/2025161,469 mi+550 mi
- 25/04/2026176,281 mi+14,812 mi
Average of roughly 10,664 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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