2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · LD13 KTC
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 121,450 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD13 KTC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 121,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD13 KTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (LD13 KTC) between June 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD13 KTC Mileage History
- 25/06/201520,497 mi
- 24/05/201630,029 mi+9,532 mi
- 18/05/201741,304 mi+11,275 mi
- 14/05/201851,624 mi+10,320 mi
- 07/05/201961,935 mi+10,311 mi
- 11/08/202072,505 mi+10,570 mi
- 06/08/202176,544 mi+4,039 mi
- 06/08/202176,544 mi
- 06/08/202285,794 mi+9,250 mi
- 05/08/202393,395 mi+7,601 mi
- 08/08/202393,419 mi+24 mi
- 09/08/202498,389 mi+4,970 mi
- 25/07/2025110,539 mi+12,150 mi
- 04/08/2025110,567 mi+28 mi
- 24/07/2026121,450 mi+10,883 mi
Average of roughly 9,111 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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