2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · EK10 XDA
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 198,734 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EK10 XDA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 198,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK10 XDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (EK10 XDA) between March 2013 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
EK10 XDA Mileage History
- 21/03/201345,206 mi
- 10/03/201461,120 mi+15,914 mi
- 18/03/201577,312 mi+16,192 mi
- 15/03/201693,848 mi+16,536 mi
- 23/03/2017109,917 mi+16,069 mi
- 24/03/2017109,912 mi-5 mi
- 22/03/2018122,446 mi+12,534 mi
- 25/03/2019123,617 mi+1,171 mi
- 29/09/2020130,097 mi+6,480 mi
- 24/09/2021138,762 mi+8,665 mi
- 24/09/2021138,762 mi
- 06/10/2022145,982 mi+7,220 mi
- 07/10/2022145,982 mi
- 13/10/2023153,592 mi+7,610 mi
- 13/10/2023153,593 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/2024165,242 mi+11,649 mi
- 27/09/2024165,330 mi+88 mi
- 30/09/2024165,342 mi+12 mi
- 13/10/2025179,797 mi+14,455 mi
- 01/10/2026198,729 mi+18,932 mi
- 02/10/2026198,734 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 11,344 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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