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.
MOT & Mileage History for RV63 ZYL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 178,130 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,936 |
| Average per year | 13,665 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RV63 ZYL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RV — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 63 — September 2013 to February 2014 |
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About RV63 ZYL
What car is RV63 ZYL?
RV63 ZYL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2013.
What is the mileage of RV63 ZYL?
The last recorded mileage for RV63 ZYL was 178,130 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RV63 ZYL passed its MOT?
RV63 ZYL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2025.
Is RV63 ZYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV63 ZYL 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 RV63 ZYL?
RV63 ZYL is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 63 means registered between 1 September 2013 and 28 February 2014.