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2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · WM59 FYA

WM59 FYA

2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 154,566 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2010 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
154,566 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1968cc
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WM59 FYA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
  • 154,566 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.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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WM59 FYA Mileage History

  1. 03/10/2022137,247 mi
  2. 26/09/2023143,433 mi+6,186 mi
  3. 02/10/2024149,772 mi+6,339 mi
  4. 01/10/2025154,559 mi+4,787 mi
  5. 01/10/2025154,566 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 5,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WM59 FYA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (WM59 FYA) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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