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DA13 MWP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,784 mi
Last recorded147,784 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 MWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 147,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 139,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 129,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 114,809 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 114,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 81,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 68,280 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,824 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 49,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 May 2017 39,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 29,908 miles

under tray fitted

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 MWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 MWP, 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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DA13 MWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is DA13 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 MWP 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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