2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · LJ13 XTT
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 109,956 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ13 XTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2026
- 109,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ13 XTT 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 (LJ13 XTT) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LJ13 XTT Mileage History
- 15/11/202376,421 mi
- 20/07/202483,753 mi+7,332 mi
- 16/07/202597,621 mi+13,868 mi
- 31/07/202597,929 mi+308 mi
- 01/08/2026109,956 mi+12,027 mi
Average of roughly 12,370 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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