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D2 SWC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,727 mi
Last recorded92,727 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 92,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,040 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 83,573 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,851 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge,s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 68,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge,s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,934 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,419 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,937 miles

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2017 19,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn

rear brake discs scored and corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,896 miles

both front wiper blades split at edges

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

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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D2 SWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 D2 SWC, 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

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What year was D2 SWC registered?

D2 SWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is D2 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 SWC 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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