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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 August 2026 (62 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,588 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 22,588 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring suspension failures and advisories, including a major engine failure, raises serious concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,661 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Major Engine/Oil failure recorded on 2016-05-20, a critical system for a 16-year-old diesel.
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., 2019-03-19 advisory, 2021-08-14 failure).
- Persistent brake wear advisories (e.g., 2021-08-14, 2024-07-31) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Multiple coil spring failures (2021-08-14, 2024-07-31) indicate a pattern of suspension neglect.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-15, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 7,661 miles/year.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 22,588 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 32,049 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 40,657 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 48,119 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 60,027 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 68,981 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 79,224 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 89,132 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 89,246 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 97,206 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 104,188 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 112,136 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 112,139 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 119,673 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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