2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · DHZ 420
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 161,884 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,884 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DHZ 420 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 161,884 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DHZ 420 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 (DHZ 420) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
DHZ 420 Mileage History
- 24/03/2023135,059 mi
- 05/03/2024145,567 mi+10,508 mi
- 25/03/2025157,200 mi+11,633 mi
- 24/03/2026161,848 mi+4,648 mi
- 30/03/2026161,884 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 8,891 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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