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VA59 LUW

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 161,710 miles on the clock, averaging 8,288 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 LUW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2013
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,288

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,710 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA59 LUW 55k81k108k135k162k '13'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage154,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage147,887 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,456 miles
PASS
Mileage141,428 miles
Since last MOT+2,678 miles
PASS
Mileage138,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,750 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage136,356 miles
Since last MOT+2,327 miles
PASS
Mileage134,029 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage126,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,672 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage115,244 miles
Since last MOT+11,682 miles
PASS
Mileage103,562 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,560 miles
Since last MOT+14,201 miles
PASS
Mileage89,359 miles
Since last MOT+12,814 miles
PASS
Mileage76,545 miles
Since last MOT+13,005 miles
PASS
Mileage63,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,962 miles
PASS
Mileage54,578 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 LUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier59 — September 2009 to February 2010

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About VA59 LUW

What car is VA59 LUW?

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

What is the mileage of VA59 LUW?

The last recorded mileage for VA59 LUW was 161,710 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA59 LUW passed its MOT?

VA59 LUW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is VA59 LUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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