2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FV59 YYX
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09/02/2010. Recorded mileage 156,161 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2010
- Engine
- 1598cc
FV59 YYX Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2024
- 156,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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FV59 YYX Mileage History
- 01/02/201331,271 mi
- 21/02/201440,602 mi+9,331 mi
- 04/02/201552,808 mi+12,206 mi
- 05/02/201662,866 mi+10,058 mi
- 05/02/201662,866 mi
- 14/02/201774,099 mi+11,233 mi
- 14/02/201774,104 mi+5 mi
- 08/02/201877,782 mi+3,678 mi
- 19/02/2019100,124 mi+22,342 mi
- 10/09/2020173,843 mi+73,719 mi
- 12/09/2020173,843 mi
- 29/09/2021124,784 mi-49,059 mi
- 29/09/2021124,784 mi
- 29/09/2022134,323 mi+9,539 mi
- 29/09/2023149,294 mi+14,971 mi
- 24/09/2024156,077 mi+6,783 mi
- 24/10/2024156,133 mi+56 mi
- 08/11/2024156,161 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 10,613 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FV59 YYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (FV59 YYX) between February 2013 and November 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (i”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction younger than 2008 (8.2.2.2 (g))”.