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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LR10 UPSMOT history

LR10 UPS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 228,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LR10 UPS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
228,407 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
15,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 UPS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR10 UPS was last recorded at 228,407 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 11,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,119 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11,288 miles
Average per year
15,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,407 miles
  • 2024 – 217,119 miles
  • 2023 – 201,188 miles
  • 2022 – 184,822 miles
  • 2021 – 172,955 miles
  • 2020 – 164,262 miles
  • 2019 – 133,101 miles
  • 2018 – 101,925 miles
  • 2017 – 89,721 miles
  • 2016 – 78,093 miles
  • 2015 – 64,483 miles
  • 2014 – 49,623 miles
  • 2013 – 36,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail228,407 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant low
  • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail228,407 miles (+11,288)4 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,407 miles
    Test number
    437321575337
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Coolant low
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded

  2. Pass217,119 miles (+204)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    217,119 miles
    Test number
    487780954723
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

  3. Fail216,915 miles (+15,727)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,915 miles
    Test number
    886299048738
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake effort much lower than offside

  4. Pass201,188 miles (+16,366)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,188 miles
    Test number
    920188413271
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades poor

  5. Pass184,822 miles (+11,867)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,822 miles
    Test number
    150387405344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass172,955 miles (+8,693)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,955 miles
    Test number
    859451108689
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened low arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened low arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor corroded

  7. Pass164,262 miles (+31,161)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,262 miles
    Test number
    403998284296
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs repeter lamp low emiting light

  8. Pass133,101 miles (+31,176)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,101 miles
    Test number
    332448197319
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor correded

  9. Pass101,925 miles (+12,204)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,925 miles
    Test number
    846578710062
    • AdvisoryExhaust. Clamp front to mid section is deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Upper casing loose (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass89,721 miles (+11,628)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,721 miles
    Test number
    531582549381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    397233805640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,093 miles (+13,610)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    339953086949
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass64,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    166484565416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,483 miles (+14,860)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,483 miles
    Test number
    499544565029
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

  15. Pass49,623 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    608188054040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail49,623 miles (+13,051)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    287557154040
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail36,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    196055663058
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass36,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,572 miles
    Test number
    358925663001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR10 UPS

Does LR10 UPS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR10 UPS expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR10 UPS?
The MOT on LR10 UPS expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR10 UPS done?
LR10 UPS was recorded at 228,407 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 15,312 miles a year.
Has LR10 UPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 UPS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR10 UPS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR10 UPS find?
LR10 UPS failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 defect repaired at the test and 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.

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