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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 122,779 miles on the clock, averaging 6,912 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 EY10 CAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,779 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,187 |
| Average per year | 6,912 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | EY10 CAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EY — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About EY10 CAU
What car is EY10 CAU?
EY10 CAU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2010.
What is the mileage of EY10 CAU?
The last recorded mileage for EY10 CAU was 122,779 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EY10 CAU passed its MOT?
EY10 CAU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2026.
Is EY10 CAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY10 CAU 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 EY10 CAU?
EY10 CAU is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.