2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SL10 BSO
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 117,071 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL10 BSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 117,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL10 BSO 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 (SL10 BSO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 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: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
SL10 BSO Mileage History
- 17/04/202497,875 mi
- 18/04/202497,880 mi+5 mi
- 13/04/2025107,994 mi+10,114 mi
- 13/04/2025107,994 mi
- 20/04/2026117,071 mi+9,077 mi
Average of roughly 9,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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