2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · PL10 AVJ
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 131,405 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL10 AVJ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 131,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL10 AVJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (PL10 AVJ) between July 2013 and September 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 September 2025 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: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps down under preasure (1.1.2 (a))”.
PL10 AVJ Mileage History
- 05/07/201338,428 mi
- 16/07/201452,081 mi+13,653 mi
- 13/07/201565,339 mi+13,258 mi
- 19/09/201679,032 mi+13,693 mi
- 13/09/201786,538 mi+7,506 mi
- 12/09/201893,059 mi+6,521 mi
- 17/09/201999,792 mi+6,733 mi
- 27/08/2020105,063 mi+5,271 mi
- 16/09/2021111,426 mi+6,363 mi
- 06/09/2022117,330 mi+5,904 mi
- 14/09/2023121,970 mi+4,640 mi
- 27/09/2023121,996 mi+26 mi
- 18/09/2024127,462 mi+5,466 mi
- 18/09/2024127,462 mi
- 26/09/2025131,405 mi+3,943 mi
Average of roughly 7,604 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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