2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · R3 XLG
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2013. Recorded mileage 93,924 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R3 XLG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 93,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R3 XLG Mileage History
- 30/11/202272,127 mi
- 30/11/202272,127 mi
- 29/01/202476,405 mi+4,278 mi
- 11/09/202479,968 mi+3,563 mi
- 11/09/202593,924 mi+13,956 mi
Average of roughly 7,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R3 XLG 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 (R3 XLG) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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