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RE13 WUM

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 105,416 miles on the clock, averaging 7,614 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for RE13 WUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,416
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
7,614

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading105,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year226
Average per year7,614
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE13 WUM 34k52k70k88k105k '16'25'21

Check RE13 WUM

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,416 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,190 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,133 miles
Since last MOT+2,144 miles
PASS
Mileage102,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage100,112 miles
Since last MOT+1,675 miles
PASS
Mileage98,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,908 miles
PASS
Mileage92,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage84,069 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage71,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,249 miles
PASS
Mileage58,711 miles
Since last MOT+14,394 miles
PASS
Mileage44,317 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage34,346 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE13 WUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About RE13 WUM

What car is RE13 WUM?

RE13 WUM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2013.

What is the mileage of RE13 WUM?

The last recorded mileage for RE13 WUM was 105,416 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE13 WUM passed its MOT?

RE13 WUM has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is RE13 WUM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE13 WUM 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 RE13 WUM?

RE13 WUM is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.