2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · W17 BAK
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2013. Recorded mileage 136,204 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W17 BAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 136,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W17 BAK Mileage History
- 21/07/2023113,101 mi
- 19/01/2024117,465 mi+4,364 mi
- 16/01/2025127,114 mi+9,649 mi
- 02/01/2026136,118 mi+9,004 mi
- 07/01/2026136,204 mi+86 mi
Average of roughly 9,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W17 BAK 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 (W17 BAK) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 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: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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