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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 97,944 miles on the clock, averaging 6,605 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for CA10 SWO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 97,944 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,106 |
| Average per year | 6,605 |
| 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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CA10 SWO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About CA10 SWO
What car is CA10 SWO?
CA10 SWO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2010.
What is the mileage of CA10 SWO?
The last recorded mileage for CA10 SWO was 97,944 miles, recorded on 2 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA10 SWO passed its MOT?
CA10 SWO has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2026.
Is CA10 SWO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA10 SWO 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 CA10 SWO?
CA10 SWO is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.