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D5 GSN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,047 mi
Last recorded97,047 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 GSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 97,047 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 93,527 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,479 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 88,768 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 88,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake showing signs of excessive heat. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 72,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 59,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 52,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Fail 28 Jan 2020 52,720 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper rubber mount is missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring parts of the test

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres have deep cracking to tread no ply or cords visible

both rear tyres have deep cracking no ply or cords visible and uneven wear to tread

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,769 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,736 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 21,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r17 (4.1.D.1b)

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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D5 GSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 D5 GSN, 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 D5 GSN registered?

D5 GSN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is D5 GSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 GSN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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