2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · E9 JRJ
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 138,795 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E9 JRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 138,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E9 JRJ 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 (E9 JRJ) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E9 JRJ Mileage History
- 11/02/2023128,401 mi
- 23/02/2023128,417 mi+16 mi
- 26/02/2024131,680 mi+3,263 mi
- 21/02/2025135,064 mi+3,384 mi
- 06/02/2026138,795 mi+3,731 mi
Average of roughly 3,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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