2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · J40 CAO
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 107,643 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,643 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J40 CAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 107,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J40 CAO 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 (J40 CAO) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords uneven wear (5.2.3”.
J40 CAO Mileage History
- 30/08/202270,759 mi
- 06/09/202378,776 mi+8,017 mi
- 05/09/202485,748 mi+6,972 mi
- 05/09/202485,754 mi+6 mi
- 03/09/2025107,643 mi+21,889 mi
Average of roughly 12,249 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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