2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · OD05 BEN
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 89,436 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OD05 BEN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 89,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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OD05 BEN Mileage History
- 09/03/201616,892 mi
- 16/02/201724,388 mi+7,496 mi
- 07/02/201830,727 mi+6,339 mi
- 11/02/201938,558 mi+7,831 mi
- 12/02/202046,576 mi+8,018 mi
- 15/02/202152,716 mi+6,140 mi
- 15/02/202259,478 mi+6,762 mi
- 15/02/202364,926 mi+5,448 mi
- 27/02/202469,900 mi+4,974 mi
- 10/02/202577,094 mi+7,194 mi
- 19/02/202689,436 mi+12,342 mi
Average of roughly 7,291 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
OD05 BEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (OD05 BEN) between March 2016 and February 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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