2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · LO57 YXU
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 127,483 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO57 YXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 127,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO57 YXU 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 (LO57 YXU) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LO57 YXU Mileage History
- 14/03/2023111,097 mi
- 18/03/2024117,702 mi+6,605 mi
- 15/03/2025119,574 mi+1,872 mi
- 15/03/2025119,574 mi
- 09/03/2026127,483 mi+7,909 mi
Average of roughly 5,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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