2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YIA 218
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 28/10/2013. Recorded mileage 58,243 miles. MOT valid until 16/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1598cc
YIA 218 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 58,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YIA 218 Mileage History
- 16/08/202449,204 mi
- 16/08/202449,204 mi
- 18/08/202553,403 mi+4,199 mi
- 17/08/202658,262 mi+4,859 mi
- 17/08/202658,243 mi-19 mi
Average of roughly 4,517 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YIA 218 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 (YIA 218) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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