2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · 50 VM
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 146,835 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,835 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
50 VM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 146,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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50 VM Mileage History
- 09/02/201636,703 mi
- 14/02/201744,673 mi+7,970 mi
- 13/02/201855,295 mi+10,622 mi
- 13/02/201967,159 mi+11,864 mi
- 09/10/201972,828 mi+5,669 mi
- 20/10/202085,294 mi+12,466 mi
- 03/12/202199,176 mi+13,882 mi
- 15/11/2022111,354 mi+12,178 mi
- 15/11/2022111,355 mi+1 mi
- 13/07/2023117,292 mi+5,937 mi
- 05/07/2024135,278 mi+17,986 mi
- 20/07/2024136,175 mi+897 mi
- 30/06/2025138,792 mi+2,617 mi
- 03/10/2026146,835 mi+8,043 mi
Average of roughly 10,343 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
50 VM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (50 VM) between February 2016 and October 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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