Yes, SW62 HWM is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 February 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for SW62 HWM?

The MOT for SW62 HWM is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of SW62 HWM?

The recorded mileage for SW62 HWM is 126,558 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SW62 HWM ULEZ compliant?

No, SW62 HWM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SW62 HWM

SW62 HWM

2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 126,558 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2013 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 27 Jul 2026
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 126,558 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Tax due 01 Feb 2027

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

2013

Engine

1598cc

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SW62 HWM Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2026
126,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (6 mentions)

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SW62 HWM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 10:02

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (SW62 HWM) between February 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.

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SW62 HWM Mileage History

02/02/2023101,547 mi
29/07/2024111,734 mi+10,187 mi
23/07/2025120,399 mi+8,665 mi
23/07/2025120,399 mi
18/08/2026126,558 mi+6,159 mi

Average of roughly 7,066 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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