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D111 GWA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,708 mi
Last recorded173,708 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD111 GWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 173,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,348 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 167,076 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 158,195 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 152,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 134,081 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Front airbag signs of damage

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 117,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 104,832 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 104,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover under trays fitted

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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D111 GWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D111 GWA, 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 D111 GWA registered?

D111 GWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is D111 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D111 GWA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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