2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · NC03 EMO
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 102,225 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NC03 EMO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 102,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NC03 EMO 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 (NC03 EMO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NC03 EMO Mileage History
- 26/01/202380,495 mi
- 26/01/202380,495 mi
- 29/01/202487,274 mi+6,779 mi
- 24/01/202592,596 mi+5,322 mi
- 28/01/2026102,225 mi+9,629 mi
Average of roughly 7,230 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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