Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1395cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 56,924 miles on the clock, averaging 2,991 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for GK13 XLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 56,924 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,596 |
| Average per year | 2,991 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK13 XLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About GK13 XLU
What car is GK13 XLU?
GK13 XLU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2013.
What is the mileage of GK13 XLU?
The last recorded mileage for GK13 XLU was 56,924 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK13 XLU passed its MOT?
GK13 XLU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.
Is GK13 XLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK13 XLU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is GK13 XLU?
GK13 XLU is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.