2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · RV13 VRJ
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2013. Recorded mileage 80,972 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV13 VRJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 80,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RV13 VRJ Mileage History
- 12/05/201618,707 mi
- 12/05/201618,707 mi
- 05/05/201723,120 mi+4,413 mi
- 25/04/201830,190 mi+7,070 mi
- 25/04/201935,954 mi+5,764 mi
- 25/04/201935,954 mi
- 22/06/202042,528 mi+6,574 mi
- 17/06/202145,723 mi+3,195 mi
- 09/06/202251,009 mi+5,286 mi
- 09/06/202251,010 mi+1 mi
- 09/06/202359,171 mi+8,161 mi
- 21/06/202464,818 mi+5,647 mi
- 21/06/202464,818 mi
- 25/07/202574,312 mi+9,494 mi
- 25/07/202574,312 mi
- 24/07/202680,972 mi+6,660 mi
Average of roughly 6,105 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
RV13 VRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (RV13 VRJ) between May 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
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