2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GL59 XCP
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Jan 2010. Recorded mileage 54,958 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
GL59 XCP Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 54,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL59 XCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (GL59 XCP) between January 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL59 XCP Mileage History
- 17/01/201320,955 mi
- 20/01/201425,128 mi+4,173 mi
- 19/01/201529,296 mi+4,168 mi
- 19/01/201529,296 mi
- 12/01/201633,150 mi+3,854 mi
- 20/01/201736,721 mi+3,571 mi
- 22/01/201840,076 mi+3,355 mi
- 22/01/201840,076 mi
- 18/01/201942,778 mi+2,702 mi
- 18/01/201942,778 mi
- 20/01/202045,217 mi+2,439 mi
- 20/01/202045,217 mi
- 13/01/202147,032 mi+1,815 mi
- 11/02/202249,318 mi+2,286 mi
- 06/02/202350,985 mi+1,667 mi
- 06/02/202452,657 mi+1,672 mi
- 07/01/202553,928 mi+1,271 mi
- 07/01/202553,928 mi
- 07/01/202654,958 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 2,621 miles per year across 19 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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