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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 61,328 miles on the clock, averaging 4,458 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 GU13 HVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 61,328 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,458 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 | GU13 HVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About GU13 HVL
What car is GU13 HVL?
GU13 HVL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Brighton in 2013.
What is the mileage of GU13 HVL?
The last recorded mileage for GU13 HVL was 61,328 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU13 HVL passed its MOT?
GU13 HVL has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.
Is GU13 HVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU13 HVL 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 GU13 HVL?
GU13 HVL is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.