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WU10 OPW

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1600cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 16 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2010
FuelDiesel
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
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 1600cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 190,422 miles on the clock, averaging 12,854 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for WU10 OPW

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,422
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2013
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,854

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,422 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,761
Average per year12,854
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WU10 OPW 58k91k124k157k190k '13'23'18

Check WU10 OPW

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,422 miles
Since last MOT+16,761 miles
PASS
Mileage173,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,661 miles
Since last MOT+12,589 miles
PASS
Mileage161,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,072 miles
Since last MOT+10,093 miles
PASS
Mileage150,979 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage140,616 miles
Since last MOT+20,994 miles
PASS
Mileage119,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,622 miles
Since last MOT+14,601 miles
PASS
Mileage105,021 miles
Since last MOT+12,342 miles
PASS
Mileage92,679 miles
Since last MOT+11,067 miles
PASS
Mileage81,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,504 miles
PASS
Mileage71,108 miles
Since last MOT+13,239 miles
PASS
Mileage57,869 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage57,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,860 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU10 OPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1600cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About WU10 OPW

What car is WU10 OPW?

WU10 OPW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1600cc). First registered in Bristol in 2010.

What is the mileage of WU10 OPW?

The last recorded mileage for WU10 OPW was 190,422 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU10 OPW passed its MOT?

WU10 OPW has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2023.

Is WU10 OPW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU10 OPW 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 WU10 OPW?

WU10 OPW is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.