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DE13 DLZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,354 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 128,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 119,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tyre pressure monitoring system indicating a fault

Pass 9 Aug 2021 81,398 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre and inner worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,981 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,580 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 DLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DLZ, 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 DLZ registered?

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

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