2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RE63 MTY
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 169,275 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE63 MTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 169,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE63 MTY 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 (RE63 MTY) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
RE63 MTY Mileage History
- 20/07/2022126,435 mi
- 12/07/2023144,382 mi+17,947 mi
- 28/08/2024163,753 mi+19,371 mi
- 29/08/2024163,753 mi
- 03/09/2025169,275 mi+5,522 mi
Average of roughly 13,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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