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DE13 AZL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,408 mi
Last recorded163,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 AZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 163,408 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 157,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 151,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 151,671 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + disc`s worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 146,454 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 141,520 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 137,738 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 130,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,751 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 70,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 38,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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DE13 AZL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE13 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE13 AZL registered?

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

Is DE13 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 AZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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