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2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FY13 ABK

FY13 ABK

2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 47,187 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2013 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
47,187 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle is in an exceptional state of roadworthiness with a perfectly stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 16 March 2026 at 47,187 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent five-year pattern of clean passes without a single advisory or failure, indicating a vehicle that has been maintained to a very high standard. The mileage is remarkably low for a 2013 model, averaging roughly 3,630 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady and linear over the last five years, growing from 40,829 miles in March 2022 to 47,187 miles in March 2026. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or suspicious gaps in the testing history, which suggests the car has seen light but regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing. Because the MOT record is devoid of any mentioned faults, there are no recurring mechanical trends to flag. The absence of advisories regarding brake discs, suspension bushes, or exhaust emissions is rare for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. A buyer should still perform a physical check for perished rubber seals or tyre cracking, as low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related degradation of consumables despite low wear. Attention should be paid to the braking system during a test drive to ensure no calipers have seized due to under-use. While the DVSA records show no structural corrosion or mechanical failures, a manual inspection of the underbody is advised to confirm the chassis remains clean. This is a technically sound example based on the available data.
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FY13 ABK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
  • 47,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FY13 ABK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 08:31
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (FY13 ABK) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FAIL
ADVISORY

FY13 ABK Mileage History

  1. 19/03/202240,829 mi
  2. 16/03/202342,316 mi+1,487 mi
  3. 19/03/202444,045 mi+1,729 mi
  4. 14/03/202545,851 mi+1,806 mi
  5. 16/03/202647,187 mi+1,336 mi

Average of roughly 1,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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