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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 55,810 miles on the clock, averaging 4,599 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 LF13 GDE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,810 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,909 |
| Average per year | 4,599 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | LF13 GDE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LF — Wimbledon, London |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About LF13 GDE
What car is LF13 GDE?
LF13 GDE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2013.
What is the mileage of LF13 GDE?
The last recorded mileage for LF13 GDE was 55,810 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LF13 GDE passed its MOT?
LF13 GDE has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.
Is LF13 GDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LF13 GDE 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 LF13 GDE?
LF13 GDE is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.