Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 160,654 miles on the clock, averaging 10,222 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 KX59 YLK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,654 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,222 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | KX59 YLK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KX — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About KX59 YLK
What car is KX59 YLK?
KX59 YLK is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2010.
What is the mileage of KX59 YLK?
The last recorded mileage for KX59 YLK was 160,654 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KX59 YLK passed its MOT?
KX59 YLK has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Feb 2026.
Is KX59 YLK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX59 YLK 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 KX59 YLK?
KX59 YLK is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.