2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · KP10 YBY
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 187,813 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,813 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.
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KP10 YBY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 187,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP10 YBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (KP10 YBY) between June 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”.
KP10 YBY Mileage History
- 21/06/201351,114 mi
- 05/06/201470,972 mi+19,858 mi
- 06/06/201470,972 mi
- 25/06/201592,165 mi+21,193 mi
- 26/06/201592,165 mi
- 14/06/2016108,010 mi+15,845 mi
- 21/06/2017121,666 mi+13,656 mi
- 21/06/2017121,666 mi
- 02/07/2018134,631 mi+12,965 mi
- 21/06/2019143,155 mi+8,524 mi
- 16/06/2020151,875 mi+8,720 mi
- 17/06/2020151,875 mi
- 28/10/2021160,313 mi+8,438 mi
- 05/11/2022166,318 mi+6,005 mi
- 05/11/2022166,323 mi+5 mi
- 11/11/2023174,780 mi+8,457 mi
- 11/11/2023174,780 mi
- 06/11/2024181,564 mi+6,784 mi
- 08/11/2024181,583 mi+19 mi
- 07/11/2025187,811 mi+6,228 mi
- 07/11/2025187,813 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,041 miles per year across 21 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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