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DA13 PUH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 PUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 129,735 miles

nearside and offside outer sills starting to rust

nearside front tyre has a deep cut to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,743 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 115,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,212 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 105,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs badly corroded/advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 98,673 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 98,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 89,775 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,748 miles

225/45/17/91y continental

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

kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

rear brake discs corrodeing

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,998 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,998 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PUH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 PUH, 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 PUH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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