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2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · RK13 BWA

RK13 BWA

2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2013. Recorded mileage 150,784 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2013 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
150,784 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
1395cc

RK13 BWA Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
  • 150,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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RK13 BWA Mileage History

  1. 17/09/201537,025 mi
  2. 31/08/201651,328 mi+14,303 mi
  3. 30/08/201767,025 mi+15,697 mi
  4. 03/09/201880,752 mi+13,727 mi
  5. 29/08/201993,606 mi+12,854 mi
  6. 07/09/2020104,365 mi+10,759 mi
  7. 25/08/2021112,645 mi+8,280 mi
  8. 21/12/2022126,794 mi+14,149 mi
  9. 13/12/2023137,454 mi+10,660 mi
  10. 27/03/2025139,215 mi+1,761 mi
  11. 05/03/2026150,784 mi+11,569 mi
  12. 05/03/2026150,784 mi

Average of roughly 10,871 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

RK13 BWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 10:08
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (RK13 BWA) between September 2015 and March 2026.

The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 March 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (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 Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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