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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 72,634 miles on the clock, averaging 4,561 miles per year, well 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 RK10 XJA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,634 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14 |
| Average per year | 4,561 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | RK10 XJA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About RK10 XJA
What car is RK10 XJA?
RK10 XJA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2010.
What is the mileage of RK10 XJA?
The last recorded mileage for RK10 XJA was 72,634 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK10 XJA passed its MOT?
RK10 XJA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2026.
Is RK10 XJA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK10 XJA 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 RK10 XJA?
RK10 XJA is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.