2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KP10 AVU
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 106,059 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,059 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.
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 AVU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 106,059 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP10 AVU 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 (KP10 AVU) between September 2013 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP10 AVU Mileage History
- 20/09/201335,892 mi
- 23/09/201444,728 mi+8,836 mi
- 02/03/201547,999 mi+3,271 mi
- 16/09/201551,017 mi+3,018 mi
- 14/09/201656,735 mi+5,718 mi
- 15/09/201763,288 mi+6,553 mi
- 27/09/201870,534 mi+7,246 mi
- 28/09/201870,534 mi
- 20/09/201976,181 mi+5,647 mi
- 30/09/202079,957 mi+3,776 mi
- 30/09/202183,603 mi+3,646 mi
- 29/09/202288,007 mi+4,404 mi
- 28/09/202392,036 mi+4,029 mi
- 25/09/202496,632 mi+4,596 mi
- 25/09/202496,632 mi
- 30/09/2025101,625 mi+4,993 mi
- 15/09/2026106,028 mi+4,403 mi
- 17/09/2026106,059 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 5,401 miles per year across 18 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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