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D1 PRD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,767 mi
Last recorded43,767 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 PRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 43,767 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 43,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2025 42,180 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Jan 2024 40,508 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 30 Jan 2023 39,241 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 37,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyres have small stone cuts in (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 36,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 31,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to get low ,outer sidewall scuffed and shallow chunks out of (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has a bit of metal in tread but doesn't appear to be leaking

muddy underside and bodywork

Pass 29 Jan 2018 26,071 miles

Small chip in front screen.

Small cut in nearside front tyre tread.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 26,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Small chip in front screen.

Small cut in nearside front tyre tread.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 19,703 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 13,036 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 13,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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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D1 PRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D1 PRD, 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 D1 PRD registered?

D1 PRD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2013.

Is D1 PRD safe to buy?

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