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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 84,914 miles on the clock, averaging 5,330 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 GY10 RDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 84,914 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,449 |
| Average per year | 5,330 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | GY10 RDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About GY10 RDU
What car is GY10 RDU?
GY10 RDU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2010.
What is the mileage of GY10 RDU?
The last recorded mileage for GY10 RDU was 84,914 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY10 RDU passed its MOT?
GY10 RDU has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.
Is GY10 RDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY10 RDU 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 GY10 RDU?
GY10 RDU is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.