2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · R11 CBV
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 129,245 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R11 CBV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 129,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R11 CBV Mileage History
- 18/03/201638,703 mi
- 30/03/201752,705 mi+14,002 mi
- 07/04/201867,145 mi+14,440 mi
- 10/04/201974,621 mi+7,476 mi
- 28/04/202084,490 mi+9,869 mi
- 28/04/202191,291 mi+6,801 mi
- 29/07/202296,408 mi+5,117 mi
- 30/07/202296,048 mi-360 mi
- 12/07/2023105,448 mi+9,400 mi
- 26/07/2023106,273 mi+825 mi
- 02/07/2024117,340 mi+11,067 mi
- 23/07/2025122,620 mi+5,280 mi
- 21/07/2026129,243 mi+6,623 mi
- 24/07/2026129,245 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,749 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R11 CBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (R11 CBV) between March 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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