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BF10 BUA

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 174,366 miles on the clock, averaging 9,661 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for BF10 BUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
174,366
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2013
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,661

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,366 miles
Reading date
Miles last year329
Average per year9,661
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF10 BUA 52k82k113k144k174k '13'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,366 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
PASS
Mileage174,037 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,034 miles
Since last MOT+9,213 miles
PASS
Mileage164,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage161,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,548 miles
Since last MOT+17,083 miles
PASS
Mileage144,465 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,464 miles
Since last MOT+14,867 miles
PASS
Mileage129,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,597 miles
Since last MOT+14,838 miles
PASS
Mileage114,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,759 miles
Since last MOT+16,094 miles
PASS
Mileage98,665 miles
Since last MOT+14,189 miles
PASS
Mileage84,476 miles
Since last MOT+15,233 miles
PASS
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,243 miles
Since last MOT+17,714 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,529 miles

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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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF10 BUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About BF10 BUA

What car is BF10 BUA?

BF10 BUA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2010.

What is the mileage of BF10 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for BF10 BUA was 174,366 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF10 BUA passed its MOT?

BF10 BUA has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is BF10 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF10 BUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2010, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BF10 BUA?

BF10 BUA is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.