2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · FL63 VAU
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 117,882 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL63 VAU Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 117,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL63 VAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (FL63 VAU) between September 2016 and August 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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 (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FL63 VAU Mileage History
- 16/09/201626,823 mi
- 04/09/201738,563 mi+11,740 mi
- 12/09/201849,597 mi+11,034 mi
- 24/09/201960,571 mi+10,974 mi
- 08/09/202068,249 mi+7,678 mi
- 27/09/202176,178 mi+7,929 mi
- 27/09/202176,179 mi+1 mi
- 20/09/202287,206 mi+11,027 mi
- 12/09/202395,376 mi+8,170 mi
- 23/09/2024103,928 mi+8,552 mi
- 26/08/2025111,451 mi+7,523 mi
- 19/08/2026117,882 mi+6,431 mi
- 19/08/2026117,882 mi
Average of roughly 9,178 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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