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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 61,801 miles on the clock, averaging 6,497 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 RA59 RNX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 61,801 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,232 |
| Average per year | 6,497 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | RA59 RNX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 59 — September 2009 to February 2010 |
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About RA59 RNX
What car is RA59 RNX?
RA59 RNX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2010.
What is the mileage of RA59 RNX?
The last recorded mileage for RA59 RNX was 61,801 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA59 RNX passed its MOT?
RA59 RNX has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Feb 2018.
Is RA59 RNX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA59 RNX 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 RA59 RNX?
RA59 RNX is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.