2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SL10 TWJ
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 135,630 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SL10 TWJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2023
- 135,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL10 TWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (SL10 TWJ) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2023 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 (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SL10 TWJ Mileage History
- 07/07/2022123,056 mi
- 12/07/2022123,056 mi
- 05/07/2023135,630 mi+12,574 mi
- 06/07/2023135,630 mi
Average of roughly 12,613 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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