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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 1980cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 56,472 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 2.0 TSI engine is known for 1. high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) and cam follower and 2. pcv (crankcase ventilation) valve failure. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for LW13 GUX
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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).
1. High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) and cam follower
Cam follower (part 06D109309C) wears through, starving HPFP of fuel; leads to pump failure or camshaft scoring.
2. PCV (crankcase ventilation) valve failure
Valve fails, allowing boost pressure into crankcase; causes oil leaks into intake/turbo.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | LW13 GUX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1980cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | LW — Sidcup, London |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About LW13 GUX
What car is LW13 GUX?
LW13 GUX is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1980cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2013.
What is the mileage of LW13 GUX?
The last recorded mileage for LW13 GUX was 56,472 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has LW13 GUX passed its MOT?
LW13 GUX has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2026.
Is LW13 GUX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, LW13 GUX 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 LW13 GUX?
LW13 GUX is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.