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LB13 BPU

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 95,873 miles on the clock, averaging 8,032 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for LB13 BPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,032

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 reading95,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,618
Average per year8,032
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB13 BPU 19k39k58k77k96k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage93,255 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,248 miles
Since last MOT+2,211 miles
PASS
Mileage91,037 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,006 miles
PASS
Mileage65,200 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage57,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,020 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage48,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage38,348 miles
Since last MOT+10,043 miles
PASS
Mileage28,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage19,389 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).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB13 BPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About LB13 BPU

What car is LB13 BPU?

LB13 BPU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2013.

What is the mileage of LB13 BPU?

The last recorded mileage for LB13 BPU was 95,873 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB13 BPU passed its MOT?

LB13 BPU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2026.

Is LB13 BPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB13 BPU 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 LB13 BPU?

LB13 BPU is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.