2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RO13 XPF
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2013. Recorded mileage 177,423 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO13 XPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 177,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO13 XPF 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 (RO13 XPF) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))”.
RO13 XPF Mileage History
- 05/04/2024166,472 mi
- 09/04/2024166,472 mi
- 14/04/2025174,461 mi+7,989 mi
- 13/04/2026177,379 mi+2,918 mi
- 24/04/2026177,423 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 5,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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