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DA13 EFX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 EFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 81,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 76,444 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,165 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2022 66,777 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,266 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,684 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres quite badly perished/cracking in sidewalls and tread edges - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 57,465 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges approaching minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,721 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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DA13 EFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA13 EFX, 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 DA13 EFX registered?

DA13 EFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is DA13 EFX safe to buy?

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