2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · BL62 HLY
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2013. Recorded mileage 120,807 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL62 HLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 120,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BL62 HLY 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 (BL62 HLY) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL62 HLY Mileage History
- 12/01/2023103,146 mi
- 19/01/2024111,072 mi+7,926 mi
- 21/12/2024115,997 mi+4,925 mi
- 06/01/2025116,083 mi+86 mi
- 03/01/2026120,807 mi+4,724 mi
Average of roughly 5,935 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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