2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DA10 WPF
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 02 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 132,639 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA10 WPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2024
- 132,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA10 WPF 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 (DA10 WPF) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
DA10 WPF Mileage History
- 13/09/2022113,167 mi
- 04/09/2023123,127 mi+9,960 mi
- 14/09/2023123,313 mi+186 mi
- 10/09/2024132,639 mi+9,326 mi
- 10/09/2024132,639 mi
Average of roughly 9,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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