2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SJ10 TBO
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 170,286 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ10 TBO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 170,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ10 TBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (SJ10 TBO) between February 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect crack in weld (5.2.2 (a))”.
SJ10 TBO Mileage History
- 19/02/201385,206 mi
- 19/02/2014107,487 mi+22,281 mi
- 11/03/201574,444 mi-33,043 mi
- 16/07/2015118,945 mi+44,501 mi
- 15/09/2016127,085 mi+8,140 mi
- 01/06/2018136,669 mi+9,584 mi
- 07/06/2018136,669 mi
- 05/11/2019142,063 mi+5,394 mi
- 05/11/2019142,063 mi
- 19/10/2020144,642 mi+2,579 mi
- 02/11/2021147,769 mi+3,127 mi
- 08/11/2022152,132 mi+4,363 mi
- 08/11/2022152,132 mi
- 07/11/2023159,853 mi+7,721 mi
- 09/11/2023159,896 mi+43 mi
- 10/01/2025166,275 mi+6,379 mi
- 29/01/2026170,286 mi+4,011 mi
Average of roughly 6,574 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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