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DA13 FOF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,156 mi
Last recorded139,156 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 FOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,156 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 129,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,947 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 119,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 109,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,202 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,761 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 46,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 30,478 miles

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

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 FOF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA13 FOF, 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

How do I check the history of DA13 FOF?

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What year was DA13 FOF registered?

DA13 FOF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is DA13 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 FOF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA13 FOF have outstanding finance?

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