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DA13 ZHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,289 mi
Last recorded181,289 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 ZHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 181,289 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 181,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2022 160,125 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 146,099 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 130,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 130,218 miles

Windscreen washer not working Screen wash bottle damaged (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 121,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,086 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,353 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 80,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 ZHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

DA13 ZHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2013.

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