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 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 44,354 miles on the clock, averaging 4,840 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 SM13 UPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 44,354 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,195 |
| Average per year | 4,840 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | SM13 UPE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About SM13 UPE
What car is SM13 UPE?
SM13 UPE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2013.
What is the mileage of SM13 UPE?
The last recorded mileage for SM13 UPE was 44,354 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM13 UPE passed its MOT?
SM13 UPE has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2023.
Is SM13 UPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM13 UPE 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 SM13 UPE?
SM13 UPE is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.