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DE13 AZJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 AZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 106,270 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 106,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,146 miles

parking brake error warning displayed whilst doing brake test but brake still working

Pass 28 Feb 2022 100,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 95,744 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive damp on nearside of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 85,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm, worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 74,838 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. trye repaired space saver was fiitted (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,824 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 24,929 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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DE13 AZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DE13 AZJ, 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 DE13 AZJ registered?

DE13 AZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is DE13 AZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 AZJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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