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DC02 DEX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 DEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 130,007 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 130,007 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner shoulder 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 106,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner and outer edges 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering inner and outer edges 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,116 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 82,747 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,783 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 74,781 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 67,766 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 59,756 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 59,756 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight leak (2.7.3)

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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DC02 DEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DC02 DEX, 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 DC02 DEX registered?

DC02 DEX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 December 2013.

Is DC02 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC02 DEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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