2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · CS53 RLS
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 84,603 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CS53 RLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 84,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 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: Average
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CS53 RLS Mileage History
- 22/08/202270,545 mi
- 22/08/202375,170 mi+4,625 mi
- 27/08/202480,562 mi+5,392 mi
- 22/09/202584,603 mi+4,041 mi
- 22/09/202584,603 mi
Average of roughly 4,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS53 RLS 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 (CS53 RLS) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 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 (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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