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DA13 FME

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,305 mi
Last recorded93,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 FME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 93,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 86,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 79,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm BALD on inner shoulder cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm BALD on inner shoulder cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm bald on inner shoulder, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm bald on inner shoulder, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 72,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 72,666 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 65,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 65,295 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 58,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 52,308 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres, slightly stepped & worn uneven across tread

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,300 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 23,427 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 FME is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 FME, 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 DA13 FME registered?

DA13 FME is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is DA13 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 FME 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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