2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · JS53 MLS
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 79,709 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,709 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JS53 MLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 79,709 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JS53 MLS 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 (JS53 MLS) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
JS53 MLS Mileage History
- 16/02/202450,737 mi
- 16/02/202450,737 mi
- 07/02/202561,001 mi+10,264 mi
- 16/02/202679,709 mi+18,708 mi
- 16/02/202679,709 mi
Average of roughly 14,475 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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