Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2010 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 101,579 miles on the clock, averaging 6,330 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for YC10 XLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 101,579 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,330 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YC10 XLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2010 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YC — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 10 — March 2010 to August 2010 |
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About YC10 XLW
What car is YC10 XLW?
YC10 XLW is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2010.
What is the mileage of YC10 XLW?
The last recorded mileage for YC10 XLW was 101,579 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YC10 XLW passed its MOT?
YC10 XLW has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2026.
Is YC10 XLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC10 XLW is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is YC10 XLW?
YC10 XLW is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.