2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · KP10 AFK
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 255,516 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,516 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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.
KP10 AFK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 255,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP10 AFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (KP10 AFK) between March 2013 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP10 AFK Mileage History
- 25/03/201342,908 mi
- 01/04/201459,595 mi+16,687 mi
- 07/04/201582,473 mi+22,878 mi
- 07/04/2016100,713 mi+18,240 mi
- 27/03/2017117,380 mi+16,667 mi
- 04/04/2018129,059 mi+11,679 mi
- 28/03/2019141,195 mi+12,136 mi
- 03/02/2020154,727 mi+13,532 mi
- 29/12/2020167,382 mi+12,655 mi
- 05/01/2021167,442 mi+60 mi
- 10/01/2022186,016 mi+18,574 mi
- 10/01/2023214,570 mi+28,554 mi
- 19/01/2024235,598 mi+21,028 mi
- 17/02/2025249,573 mi+13,975 mi
- 18/03/2025249,577 mi+4 mi
- 23/02/2026255,516 mi+5,939 mi
Average of roughly 16,459 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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