2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · GX13 JWF
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 79,737 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX13 JWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 79,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX13 JWF 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 (GX13 JWF) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX13 JWF Mileage History
- 14/02/202368,815 mi
- 16/02/202471,840 mi+3,025 mi
- 20/02/202575,502 mi+3,662 mi
- 20/02/202575,502 mi
- 23/02/202679,737 mi+4,235 mi
Average of roughly 3,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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