2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · AP63 KBJ
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 122,264 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AP63 KBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 122,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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AP63 KBJ Mileage History
- 01/09/2023102,845 mi
- 16/09/2024112,630 mi+9,785 mi
- 17/09/2024112,631 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2025122,263 mi+9,632 mi
- 13/09/2025122,264 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AP63 KBJ 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 (AP63 KBJ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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