2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Tech SE

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: SE
• Version: 1.4 TSI Tech SE DSG FWD Euro 5 5dr (120 bhp)
• Year: 2013
• Mileage: 88,000 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 5 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.4 litres, 120 bhp
• Gearbox: Automatic (DSG)
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Blue
• CO2: 116 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5, ULEZ compliant

About this car

This 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE is advertised with 88,000 miles, approximately 10,500 above the typical mileage for its age. Priced at £6,495, it is advertised £158 below the AskCar estimate of £6,653. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,548 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. Since we first spotted the advert 32 days ago, the asking price has dropped by £500. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 30 October 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. The seller is Balham Car London, based in Balham. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 5 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £158 (2%) under the AskCar estimate of £6,653.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,548 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 5 November 2026.

A 2013 Volkswagen Golf with the 1.4 petrol engine is typically advertised at £7,000: the median of the 143 for sale on AskCar, as of 5 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2013 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 32 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 4 October 2026 at £6,995. Its asking price is now £6,495, £500 less. The latest price cut was seen on 21 October 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 4 October 2026: £6,995
• 11 October 2026: £6,795
• 21 October 2026: £6,495

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 5 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 30 October 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 23 October 2025 (offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16) and passed later the same day.

Advisories at the latest test: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; and 1 more.

Mileage at that test: 83,112 miles, which matches the advertised 88,000 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 10,500 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2013 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.

Similar cars

20 other 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE 1.4 petrol automatic hatchbacks are for sale at UK dealers, from £4,995 to £10,480, as of 5 November 2026.

The 3 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, white. Mileage: 86,000 miles. Price: £6,695, £200 more than this car. Dealer: London Broadway Car Sales in St Albans. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2013-876246584b8a
• 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, black. Mileage: 91,000 miles. Price: £6,599, £104 more than this car. Dealer: SNH Motors in Havering. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2013-b0ce6ae3c1e0
• 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE, 1.4 petrol hatchback, silver. Mileage: 92,231 miles. Price: £5,864, £631 less than this car. Dealer: Shmmotors in London. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volkswagen-golf-2013-393deaa4a58b