2010 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2010
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1390 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 July 2026 (27 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,100 mi
AI verdict AVOID 33/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2010 Volkswagen has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 14,100 miles. The mileage is significantly below average, raising serious concerns about its true condition and potential for hidden problems.
The vehicle shows a critically low average of 3,542 miles/year, with a significant anomaly of only 1,123 miles driven between Jan 2020 and Jan 2021, suggesting potential odometer fraud or prolonged inactivity.
Things to check
- Six MOT failures recorded since 2018, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
- Four DANGEROUS defects (brakes, tyres) in the last 3 years, posing immediate safety risks.
- Recurring failures in suspension, lights, and tyres across multiple tests.
- Significant mileage anomaly: only 1,123 miles driven between Jan 2020 and Jan 2021.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
- No outstanding MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test (Jul 2025).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- Relatively low insurance group (27–32) for a 2010 model, making it more affordable to insure.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | PASS | 14,100 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | FAIL | 14,100 mi |
PRS Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 17,758 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 19,622 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 22,550 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 24,574 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 27,041 mi |
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 27,041 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 34,615 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 35,738 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated MAJOR Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 35,738 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
|
| Jul 2022 | FAIL | 38,951 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 38,951 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 45,117 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jul 2023 | PASS | 45,117 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 50,660 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Jul 2024 | PASS | 50,661 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 55,007 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 55,007 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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About this page
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