Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 128,583 miles on the clock, averaging 6,149 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for ccsa and timing chain tensioner/guides. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for AK10 GVM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 128,583 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,149 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CCSA
Timing chain tensioner/guides
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK10 GVM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About AK10 GVM
What car is AK10 GVM?
AK10 GVM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2010.
What is the mileage of AK10 GVM?
The last recorded mileage for AK10 GVM was 128,583 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK10 GVM passed its MOT?
AK10 GVM has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2026.
Is AK10 GVM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK10 GVM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AK10 GVM?
AK10 GVM is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.