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RO10 LBA

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 196,473 miles on the clock, averaging 11,169 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for RO10 LBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,473
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2013
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
11,169

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,473 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,155
Average per year11,169
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO10 LBA 90k117k143k170k196k '13'22'19

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,473 miles
Since last MOT+2,155 miles
PASS
Mileage194,318 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage191,972 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage184,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,862 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage177,580 miles
Since last MOT+18,643 miles
PASS
Mileage158,937 miles
Since last MOT+17,747 miles
PASS
Mileage141,190 miles
Since last MOT+16,717 miles
PASS
Mileage124,473 miles
Since last MOT+18,525 miles
PASS
Mileage105,948 miles
Since last MOT+15,488 miles
PASS
Mileage90,460 miles

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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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO10 LBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About RO10 LBA

What car is RO10 LBA?

RO10 LBA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2010.

What is the mileage of RO10 LBA?

The last recorded mileage for RO10 LBA was 196,473 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO10 LBA passed its MOT?

RO10 LBA has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2022.

Is RO10 LBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO10 LBA 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 RO10 LBA?

RO10 LBA is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.