2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GU13 ELJ
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2013. Recorded mileage 69,967 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GU13 ELJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 69,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GU13 ELJ Mileage History
- 05/09/202252,597 mi
- 22/09/202359,048 mi+6,451 mi
- 07/11/202465,290 mi+6,242 mi
- 29/10/202569,960 mi+4,670 mi
- 29/10/202569,967 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 5,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GU13 ELJ 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 (GU13 ELJ) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 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: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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