2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · F13 XAN
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 179,824 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F13 XAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 179,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F13 XAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (F13 XAN) between January 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
F13 XAN Mileage History
- 06/01/2023111,966 mi
- 17/01/2024131,346 mi+19,380 mi
- 15/11/2024133,190 mi+1,844 mi
- 22/10/2025156,088 mi+22,898 mi
- 23/10/2026179,824 mi+23,736 mi
Average of roughly 17,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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