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DA13 MLF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,102 mi
Last recorded83,102 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 MLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 83,102 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 83,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,469 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,468 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathering on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 46,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 33,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,514 miles

engine covers fitted and under body trays fitted obscuring view to some testable components

Pass 24 May 2018 27,483 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,500 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 MLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

DA13 MLF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is DA13 MLF safe to buy?

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