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GL13 ENC

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1395cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelPetrol
Engine1395cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 53,523 miles on the clock, averaging 3,648 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 GL13 ENC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2016
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,648

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading53,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,015
Average per year3,648
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL13 ENC 17k26k35k44k54k '16'26'21

Check GL13 ENC

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage50,508 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage47,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,558 miles
PASS
Mileage43,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage40,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage36,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage33,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage30,456 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage27,008 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage21,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage17,202 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).

CGGA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 ENC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1395cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About GL13 ENC

What car is GL13 ENC?

GL13 ENC is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2013.

What is the mileage of GL13 ENC?

The last recorded mileage for GL13 ENC was 53,523 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL13 ENC passed its MOT?

GL13 ENC has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.

Is GL13 ENC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL13 ENC 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 GL13 ENC?

GL13 ENC is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.