2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SA05 JLS
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 144,224 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 JLS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 144,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 JLS 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 (SA05 JLS) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SA05 JLS Mileage History
- 17/06/2023106,029 mi
- 30/05/2024127,731 mi+21,702 mi
- 01/06/2024127,759 mi+28 mi
- 26/05/2025136,141 mi+8,382 mi
- 10/06/2026144,224 mi+8,083 mi
Average of roughly 12,809 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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