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DA13 PDO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,406 mi
Last recorded82,406 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 PDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 May 2025 77,725 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2025 77,724 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 71,864 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 71,864 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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 60,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 48,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 41,804 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 38,841 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 36,813 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean to test

Fail 16 May 2019 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions too clean to test

Pass 21 May 2018 33,107 miles

all tyres perished

emissions too clean

Pass 15 May 2017 28,201 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all 4 tyres perishing

emissions too clean to test

Pass 9 May 2016 21,786 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 PDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

DA13 PDO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is DA13 PDO safe to buy?

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