2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · VO60 BXJ
2010 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 156,711 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO60 BXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 156,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO60 BXJ 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 (VO60 BXJ) between August 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VO60 BXJ Mileage History
- 02/08/2024145,977 mi
- 22/07/2025153,184 mi+7,207 mi
- 22/07/2025153,184 mi
- 09/02/2026156,711 mi+3,527 mi
- 10/02/2026156,711 mi
Average of roughly 7,039 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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