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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 1600cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 56,726 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for GY10 SYH
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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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY10 SYH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| 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 SYH
What car is GY10 SYH?
GY10 SYH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2010.
What is the mileage of GY10 SYH?
The last recorded mileage for GY10 SYH was 56,726 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY10 SYH passed its MOT?
GY10 SYH has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2013.
Is GY10 SYH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY10 SYH 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 GY10 SYH?
GY10 SYH is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.