2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI 1.6L Heavy oil · KBZ 522
2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 17 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 160,472 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SE BLUEMOTION TECH TDI
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KBZ 522 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2026
- 160,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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KBZ 522 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 Se Bluemotion Tech Tdi (KBZ 522) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KBZ 522 Mileage History
- 02/07/2023119,204 mi
- 30/09/2024136,709 mi+17,505 mi
- 02/10/2024136,786 mi+77 mi
- 31/08/2025150,501 mi+13,715 mi
- 30/08/2026160,472 mi+9,971 mi
Average of roughly 13,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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