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DA04 LLA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,625 mi
Last recorded108,625 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 LLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 159,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 101,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 151,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 151,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 92,158 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 137,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORDERLINE PASS ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 137,149 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BORDERLINE PASS ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 135,968 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 68,021 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 50,877 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 30,368 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,949 miles

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 117,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under trays fitted are obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 18,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,265 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Apr 2018 965,126 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,751 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,747 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,706 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,818 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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DA04 LLA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA04 LLA, 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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DA04 LLA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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