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76 DOF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,959 mi
Last recorded72,959 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration76 DOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,959 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 63,028 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 62,948 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 26,313 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 26,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 15,048 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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76 DOF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 76 DOF, 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

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What year was 76 DOF registered?

76 DOF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is 76 DOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 76 DOF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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