Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 138,485 miles on the clock, averaging 10,306 miles per year, above 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 EF10 VTY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,485 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,306 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | EF10 VTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About EF10 VTY
What car is EF10 VTY?
EF10 VTY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2010.
What is the mileage of EF10 VTY?
The last recorded mileage for EF10 VTY was 138,485 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF10 VTY passed its MOT?
EF10 VTY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2022.
Is EF10 VTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF10 VTY 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 EF10 VTY?
EF10 VTY is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.