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GJ13 OTS

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 108,714 miles on the clock, averaging 7,670 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for GJ13 OTS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
108,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2016
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,670

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading108,714 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,963
Average per year7,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GJ13 OTS 32k51k70k90k109k '16'26'20

Check GJ13 OTS

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,714 miles
Since last MOT+6,963 miles
PASS
Mileage101,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,807 miles
PASS
Mileage92,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage85,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,206 miles
PASS
Mileage82,716 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage75,059 miles
Since last MOT+14,021 miles
PASS
Mileage61,038 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
PASS
Mileage51,180 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage40,834 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage32,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,090 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 OTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeGJ — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About GJ13 OTS

What car is GJ13 OTS?

GJ13 OTS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2013.

What is the mileage of GJ13 OTS?

The last recorded mileage for GJ13 OTS was 108,714 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GJ13 OTS passed its MOT?

GJ13 OTS has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is GJ13 OTS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GJ13 OTS is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GJ13 OTS?

GJ13 OTS is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.