2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · CL07 CDL
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 131,510 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,510 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CL07 CDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 131,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CL07 CDL 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 (CL07 CDL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
CL07 CDL Mileage History
- 09/07/2024106,807 mi
- 10/07/2024106,807 mi
- 08/07/2025120,675 mi+13,868 mi
- 08/07/2025120,675 mi
- 07/07/2026131,510 mi+10,835 mi
Average of roughly 12,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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