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A22 DRV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,661 mi
Last recorded158,661 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 DRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 158,661 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 135,502 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,591 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 103,591 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 92,980 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 92,980 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 68,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 62,206 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 26,466 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 26,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 24,408 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 24,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A22 DRV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A22 DRV, 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 A22 DRV registered?

A22 DRV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is A22 DRV safe to buy?

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