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D26 OAN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,724 mi
Last recorded52,724 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 52,724 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 46,409 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 39,602 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,957 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 33,924 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 31,171 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 27,452 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 23,773 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,787 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 20,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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D26 OAN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D26 OAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D26 OAN?

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What year was D26 OAN registered?

D26 OAN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 December 2013.

Is D26 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 OAN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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