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DB61 MRB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,815 mi
Last recorded55,815 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB61 MRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,815 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 55,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,368 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,857 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 40,557 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 34,970 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 26,532 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,449 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,539 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 10,921 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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DB61 MRB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB61 MRB, 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 DB61 MRB registered?

DB61 MRB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is DB61 MRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB61 MRB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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