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SL10 BTO

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 136,356 miles on the clock, averaging 8,443 miles per year, around 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 SL10 BTO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2013
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,443

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,770
Average per year8,443
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL10 BTO 24k52k80k108k136k '13'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,770 miles
PASS
Mileage126,586 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,586 miles
Since last MOT+14,462 miles
PASS
Mileage112,124 miles
Since last MOT+19,166 miles
PASS
Mileage92,958 miles
Since last MOT+16,233 miles
PASS
Mileage76,725 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,724 miles
Since last MOT+947 miles
PASS
Mileage75,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage72,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage69,147 miles
Since last MOT+4,601 miles
PASS
Mileage64,546 miles
Since last MOT+8,945 miles
PASS
Mileage55,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage35,836 miles
Since last MOT+12,121 miles
PASS
Mileage23,715 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

RegistrationSL10 BTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About SL10 BTO

What car is SL10 BTO?

SL10 BTO is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2010.

What is the mileage of SL10 BTO?

The last recorded mileage for SL10 BTO was 136,356 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL10 BTO passed its MOT?

SL10 BTO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2026.

Is SL10 BTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL10 BTO 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 SL10 BTO?

SL10 BTO is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.