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DA13 EGF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,455 mi
Last recorded64,455 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,455 miles

Damage to N/S side repeater, but still operational.

TPMS light on.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 62,865 miles

Nearside Side Repeater lamp damaged, but working ok.

Rear Brakes in poor condition.

Slight corrosion to rear sub-frame and rear suspension.

TPMS warning light on.

Pass 8 Jun 2024 61,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 61,268 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 59,591 miles

Damage to N/S of vehicle.

Fail 24 May 2023 59,589 miles

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

Damage to N/S of vehicle.

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Pass 23 May 2022 54,832 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 51,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,058 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 38,890 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,243 miles

nail in nearside rear 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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DA13 EGF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

DA13 EGF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is DA13 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 EGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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