2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · EN59 NHP
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 73,386 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,386 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.
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EN59 NHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 73,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN59 NHP 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 (EN59 NHP) between April 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
EN59 NHP Mileage History
- 05/04/202260,803 mi
- 03/04/202366,103 mi+5,300 mi
- 02/04/202469,306 mi+3,203 mi
- 08/04/202572,067 mi+2,761 mi
- 07/04/202673,386 mi+1,319 mi
Average of roughly 3,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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