2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SM10 RYD
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 95,562 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM10 RYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 95,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM10 RYD 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 (SM10 RYD) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM10 RYD Mileage History
- 26/05/202279,943 mi
- 06/07/202279,989 mi+46 mi
- 13/05/202385,750 mi+5,761 mi
- 16/05/202385,791 mi+41 mi
- 15/05/202495,562 mi+9,771 mi
Average of roughly 7,923 miles per year across 5 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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