2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R17 UBN
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 65,234 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R17 UBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 65,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R17 UBN 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 (R17 UBN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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 (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))”.
R17 UBN Mileage History
- 11/08/202345,711 mi
- 07/08/202448,941 mi+3,230 mi
- 06/08/202552,032 mi+3,091 mi
- 11/08/202665,234 mi+13,202 mi
- 11/08/202665,234 mi
Average of roughly 6,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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