2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · EB07 RAF
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 199,405 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EB07 RAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 199,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EB07 RAF 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 (EB07 RAF) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EB07 RAF Mileage History
- 28/05/2024181,015 mi
- 12/05/2025188,706 mi+7,691 mi
- 13/05/2025188,706 mi
- 21/05/2026199,402 mi+10,696 mi
- 22/05/2026199,405 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 9,281 miles per year across 5 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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