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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LR10 UPXMOT history

LR10 UPX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 186,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LR10 UPX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,486 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR10 UPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
25 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR10 UPX was last recorded at 186,486 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,390 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
11,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,486 miles
  • 2025 – 174,768 miles
  • 2024 – 169,134 miles
  • 2023 – 164,107 miles
  • 2022 – 158,420 miles
  • 2021 – 148,347 miles
  • 2020 – 124,409 miles
  • 2019 – 123,786 miles
  • 2018 – 108,641 miles
  • 2017 – 90,651 miles
  • 2016 – 78,988 miles
  • 2015 – 60,553 miles
  • 2014 – 48,549 miles
  • 2013 – 34,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,486 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,486 miles (+96)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,486 miles
    Test number
    836510306521
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail186,390 miles (+11,622)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,390 miles
    Test number
    640716697361
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer C.V gaiter split around in edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve loose
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount to subframe brocken

  3. Pass174,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    174,768 miles
    Test number
    656887683786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,768 miles (+5,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,768 miles
    Test number
    727020445638
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass169,134 miles (+5,027)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    169,134 miles
    Test number
    818070959562
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass164,107 miles (+5,687)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    164,107 miles
    Test number
    656599068554
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,420 miles (+10,073)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,420 miles
    Test number
    868965645933
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,347 miles (+23,938)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,347 miles
    Test number
    727628295901
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,409 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    124,409 miles
    Test number
    784444856921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,786 miles (+15,145)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,786 miles
    Test number
    362808775570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,641 miles (+17,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    256599684576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,651 miles (+11,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    360295664265
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both & wipers slight worn (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass78,988 miles (+18,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    170928787850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass60,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    317678275015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,553 miles (+12,004)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,553 miles
    Test number
    839728175026
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

  16. Pass48,549 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    257166584055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail48,543 miles (+13,818)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    565444184007
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,725 miles
    Test number
    399010483005
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail34,722 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,722 miles
    Test number
    909120683075
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LR10 UPX

Does LR10 UPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR10 UPX is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR10 UPX?
The MOT on LR10 UPX is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR10 UPX done?
LR10 UPX was recorded at 186,486 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 11,189 miles a year.
Has LR10 UPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR10 UPX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR10 UPX 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 UPX find?
LR10 UPX passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, and 5 more.

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