2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · P873 BUG
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2013. Recorded mileage 141,307 miles. MOT valid until 06/04/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1598cc
P873 BUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 141,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P873 BUG Mileage History
- 28/11/2023130,901 mi
- 28/11/2023130,901 mi
- 12/02/2025136,713 mi+5,812 mi
- 13/02/2025136,720 mi+7 mi
- 08/04/2026141,307 mi+4,587 mi
Average of roughly 4,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P873 BUG 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 (P873 BUG) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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