2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · B26 RAB
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19/02/2013. Recorded mileage 142,253 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,253 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
B26 RAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 142,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B26 RAB Mileage History
- 11/07/2023118,046 mi
- 11/07/2023118,950 mi+904 mi
- 08/07/2024123,049 mi+4,099 mi
- 07/08/2025130,851 mi+7,802 mi
- 31/07/2026142,253 mi+11,402 mi
Average of roughly 7,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B26 RAB 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 (B26 RAB) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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