2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · V4 MRP
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2010. Recorded mileage 136,630 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V4 MRP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 136,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V4 MRP 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 (V4 MRP) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V4 MRP Mileage History
- 17/03/2023110,875 mi
- 21/03/2024112,319 mi+1,444 mi
- 22/02/2025123,704 mi+11,385 mi
- 14/03/2026136,629 mi+12,925 mi
- 14/03/2026136,630 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,607 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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