2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · X14 RXB
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2013. Recorded mileage 93,925 miles. MOT expired on 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X14 RXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 93,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X14 RXB 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 (X14 RXB) between May 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
X14 RXB Mileage History
- 25/05/202379,530 mi
- 10/04/202485,108 mi+5,578 mi
- 10/04/202590,878 mi+5,770 mi
- 12/11/202593,924 mi+3,046 mi
- 13/11/202593,925 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,823 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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