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DE13 BUW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 BUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,517 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,959 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 70,396 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 65,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 60,538 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 51,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 51,589 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,477 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (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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DE13 BUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DE13 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

DE13 BUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2013.

Is DE13 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 BUW 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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