2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FF55 LAB
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 88,365 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,365 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FF55 LAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 88,365 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FF55 LAB 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 (FF55 LAB) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn suspension cup bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FF55 LAB Mileage History
- 08/11/202377,061 mi
- 09/11/202377,064 mi+3 mi
- 31/10/202485,456 mi+8,392 mi
- 31/10/202485,456 mi
- 20/09/202588,365 mi+2,909 mi
Average of roughly 6,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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