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YR10 XTU

2010 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 123,746 miles on the clock, averaging 8,041 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 YR10 XTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,746
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2013
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,041

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,746 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,995
Average per year8,041
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR10 XTU 16k43k70k97k124k '13'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,995 miles
PASS
Mileage116,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,533 miles
PASS
Mileage111,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage106,736 miles
Since last MOT+6,719 miles
PASS
Mileage100,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,161 miles
PASS
Mileage91,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage86,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage78,230 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
PASS
Mileage66,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,160 miles
Since last MOT+13,162 miles
PASS
Mileage52,998 miles
Since last MOT+14,716 miles
PASS
Mileage38,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,645 miles
PASS
Mileage30,637 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage22,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage15,964 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

RegistrationYR10 XTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2010
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier10 — March 2010 to August 2010

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About YR10 XTU

What car is YR10 XTU?

YR10 XTU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2010.

What is the mileage of YR10 XTU?

The last recorded mileage for YR10 XTU was 123,746 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR10 XTU passed its MOT?

YR10 XTU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 14 Aug 2026.

Is YR10 XTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR10 XTU 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 YR10 XTU?

YR10 XTU is approximately 16 years old. Age identifier 10 means registered between 1 March 2010 and 31 August 2010.