2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LX13 FCO
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 80,454 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,454 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX13 FCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 80,454 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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LX13 FCO 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 (LX13 FCO) between September 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 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: “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LX13 FCO Mileage History
- 13/09/202468,940 mi
- 15/09/202469,041 mi+101 mi
- 04/11/202578,406 mi+9,365 mi
- 04/11/202578,406 mi
- 08/04/202680,454 mi+2,048 mi
Average of roughly 7,354 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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