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 1496cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 74,194 miles on the clock, averaging 18,179 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for HX62 XYR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 74,194 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 18,179 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HX62 XYR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1496cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HX — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 62 — September 2012 to February 2013 |
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About HX62 XYR
What car is HX62 XYR?
HX62 XYR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1496cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2013.
What is the mileage of HX62 XYR?
The last recorded mileage for HX62 XYR was 74,194 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HX62 XYR passed its MOT?
HX62 XYR has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2026.
Is HX62 XYR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HX62 XYR 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 HX62 XYR?
HX62 XYR is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 62 means registered between 1 September 2012 and 28 February 2013.