2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · RJ10 VXS
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Aug 2010. Recorded mileage 144,608 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ10 VXS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 144,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ10 VXS 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 (RJ10 VXS) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe at rear. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
RJ10 VXS Mileage History
- 18/07/2024125,669 mi
- 02/07/2025136,709 mi+11,040 mi
- 09/07/2025136,865 mi+156 mi
- 22/06/2026144,608 mi+7,743 mi
- 23/06/2026144,608 mi
Average of roughly 9,812 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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