2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.2L Petrol · LJ10 XGO
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 91,752 km. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 91,752 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ10 XGO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 91,752 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LJ10 XGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (LJ10 XGO) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJ10 XGO Odometer History
- 14/08/202369,667 km
- 22/07/202480,455 km+10,788 km
- 23/07/202480,457 km+2 km
- 28/07/202591,752 km+11,295 km
Average of roughly 11,298 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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