2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · HN13 LVS
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 113,301 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN13 LVS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 113,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
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HN13 LVS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (HN13 LVS) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HN13 LVS Mileage History
- 09/04/202497,534 mi
- 10/04/202497,534 mi
- 24/03/2025104,193 mi+6,659 mi
- 26/03/2025104,194 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2026113,301 mi+9,107 mi
Average of roughly 7,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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