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DA13 VCJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,191 mi
Last recorded161,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 161,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 156,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 149,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 138,292 miles

Front 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 127,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on lemits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,079 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,967 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 105,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,614 miles

Rear Brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 20 Jul 2018 77,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlamp brackets broken, headlamp not aligned and will not adjust down enough (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 13 Mar 2017 50,621 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,578 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 VCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

DA13 VCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is DA13 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 VCJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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