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DB08 LES

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,180 mi
Last recorded154,180 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 LES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 154,180 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front treads reading 33 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 143,008 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205-55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight slight loose

Nearside Front sill slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear door cant be opened from inside

Fail 12 Jun 2025 143,008 miles

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205-55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front headlight slight loose

Nearside Front sill slight damage

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

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

Offside Rear door cant be opened from inside

Pass 27 Jun 2024 131,870 miles

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

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

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

OSR passenger door cannot be opened from inside

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 120,007 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to min outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,409 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure bumper damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Calliper anti rattle / positioning wire clip missing.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 92,389 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper towards nearside. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Calliper anti rattle / positioning wire clip missing.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 79,502 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components ,time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2019 67,135 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 67,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,812 miles

Front Lower under-tray fitted obscuring some underside test components ,time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2017 37,940 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 30,222 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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DB08 LES is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 DB08 LES, 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 DB08 LES registered?

DB08 LES is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2013.

Is DB08 LES safe to buy?

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