CarVerify

Free Car Check

16 PJD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,156 mi
Last recorded106,156 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration16 PJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 8 May 2023 87,145 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 78,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2021 69,670 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,691 miles

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

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2019 53,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 34,026 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 34,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,321 miles

offside rear tyre uneven wear

both front tyres badly worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,068 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

16 PJD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 16 PJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 16 PJD?

You can check the full history of 16 PJD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 16 PJD registered?

16 PJD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 2013.

Is 16 PJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 PJD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 16 PJD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 16 PJD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.