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D16 PPL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,299 mi
Last recorded110,299 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 PPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 110,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,618 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 90,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY low on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,144 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,336 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 73,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction DPF Warning light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel flap not closing .

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,119 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,088 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 46,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,770 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 24,879 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 24,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,637 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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D16 PPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 D16 PPL, 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 D16 PPL registered?

D16 PPL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is D16 PPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 PPL 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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