No, SY10 SPU is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for SY10 SPU?

The MOT for SY10 SPU is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 April 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of SY10 SPU?

The recorded mileage for SY10 SPU is 198,886 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SY10 SPU ULEZ compliant?

No, SY10 SPU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SY10 SPU

SY10 SPU

2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2010. Recorded mileage 198,886 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2010 · Inverness
MOT Status: Valid until 01/04/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 198,886 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/04/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 198,886 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2010
Engine: 1968cc

Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2024 MOT failure highlights significant issues requiring immediate attention. The parking brake efficiency was below requirements, and the engine’s MIL (Check Engine Light) was inoperative, indicating potential diagnostic system faults. A damaged central rear engine mounting allowed excessive movement, which could affect engine stability and longevity. A nearside rear tyre had exposed ply or cords, posing a safety risk, while the offside rear service brake bound slightly, suggesting possible caliper or rotor issues. These defects collectively point to a vehicle in need of urgent repairs. Recurring mechanical patterns show consistent brake-related concerns. Brake discs on both rear wheels were repeatedly flagged as worn, pitted, or scored between 2021 and 2023, with corrosion on brake hoses and back plates noted in 2022. While these were initially classified as non-urgent, the 2024 failure suggests worsening conditions, particularly with the parking brake and brake binding. The engine mounting damage and tyre issue are new, indicating progressive deterioration. The trend of defects appears to be worsening.

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

SY10 SPU Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 18/04/2024
198,886 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Updating live data

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for SY10SPU

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

SY10 SPU Mileage History

09/02/2022169,365 mi
03/04/2023185,198 mi+15,833 mi
18/04/2024198,886 mi+13,688 mi

Average of roughly 13,493 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

SY10 SPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 19:45

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (SY10 SPU) between February 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INOPERATIVE (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY