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1065 RD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,529 mi
Last recorded90,529 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1065 RD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 90,529 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 90,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 80,039 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 73,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,597 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,618 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,941 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 31,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 8,738 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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1065 RD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1065 RD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1065 RD registered?

1065 RD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is 1065 RD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1065 RD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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