2010 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YG10 BAO
2010 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2010. Recorded mileage 129,768 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YG10 BAO Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 129,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG10 BAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Golf (YG10 BAO) between February 2013 and January 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
YG10 BAO Mileage History
- 18/02/201350,560 mi
- 18/02/201350,560 mi
- 14/02/201458,663 mi+8,103 mi
- 13/02/201565,133 mi+6,470 mi
- 10/02/201670,119 mi+4,986 mi
- 04/02/201777,825 mi+7,706 mi
- 10/02/201886,218 mi+8,393 mi
- 16/02/201993,974 mi+7,756 mi
- 29/01/2020102,335 mi+8,361 mi
- 10/02/2021106,345 mi+4,010 mi
- 08/02/2022109,703 mi+3,358 mi
- 16/02/2023113,879 mi+4,176 mi
- 13/02/2024117,218 mi+3,339 mi
- 12/02/2025123,289 mi+6,071 mi
- 20/01/2026129,765 mi+6,476 mi
- 21/01/2026129,768 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,129 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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