2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · J3 VSF
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 116,468 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J3 VSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 116,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J3 VSF 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 (J3 VSF) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J3 VSF Mileage History
- 01/06/2023101,950 mi
- 24/05/2024109,897 mi+7,947 mi
- 28/05/2024109,909 mi+12 mi
- 16/06/2025116,467 mi+6,558 mi
- 16/06/2025116,468 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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