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D23 PJL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,502 mi
Last recorded45,502 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 PJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 45,502 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 45,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 43,078 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 39,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 28,516 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 20,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 16,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 16,929 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf tyre and osr deep cuts in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

f/console bush torn.

Pass 14 May 2019 10,957 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 10,250 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 9,066 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 7,424 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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D23 PJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 D23 PJL, 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 D23 PJL registered?

D23 PJL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is D23 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 PJL 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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