Vehicle summary
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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 71,876 miles on the clock, averaging 5,382 miles per year, 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 RE13 VLD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 71,876 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,164 |
| Average per year | 5,382 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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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 | RE13 VLD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About RE13 VLD
What car is RE13 VLD?
RE13 VLD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Reading in 2013.
What is the mileage of RE13 VLD?
The last recorded mileage for RE13 VLD was 71,876 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE13 VLD passed its MOT?
RE13 VLD has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.
Is RE13 VLD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE13 VLD 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 RE13 VLD?
RE13 VLD is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.