2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SU04 ANE
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2010. Recorded mileage 215,236 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SU04 ANE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 215,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SU04 ANE 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 (SU04 ANE) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). 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: “Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp corroded away/broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SU04 ANE Mileage History
- 02/05/2023106,290 mi
- 03/05/2024143,172 mi+36,882 mi
- 07/05/2025178,109 mi+34,937 mi
- 07/05/2026215,236 mi+37,127 mi
- 08/05/2026215,236 mi
Average of roughly 36,107 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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