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VA59 ACU

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 152,563 miles on the clock, averaging 8,636 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 VA59 ACU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2013
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,636

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,606
Average per year8,636
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VA59 ACU 38k67k95k124k153k '13'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,563 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage144,957 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage135,387 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage128,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,412 miles
Since last MOT+10,911 miles
PASS
Mileage117,501 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,497 miles
Since last MOT+10,488 miles
PASS
Mileage107,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,202 miles
PASS
Mileage98,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage88,324 miles
Since last MOT+11,695 miles
PASS
Mileage76,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage66,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage62,309 miles
Since last MOT+7,118 miles
PASS
Mileage55,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,864 miles
PASS
Mileage44,327 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,741 miles
Since last MOT+410 miles
PASS
Mileage38,331 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

RegistrationVA59 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About VA59 ACU

What car is VA59 ACU?

VA59 ACU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2010.

What is the mileage of VA59 ACU?

The last recorded mileage for VA59 ACU was 152,563 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA59 ACU passed its MOT?

VA59 ACU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.

Is VA59 ACU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA59 ACU 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 VA59 ACU?

VA59 ACU is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 59 means registered between 1 September 2009 and 28 February 2010.