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DE13 DNN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,877 mi
Last recorded193,877 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 DNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 193,877 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 193,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 179,134 miles

Central undertrays fitted

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 168,711 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 153,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,454 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 107,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r tyre tread distorted with deep cuts in tread

o/s/r tyre tread distorted

rear brake pas wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear tyres tread starting to distort

Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,342 miles

Front Damage to side wall of both front tyres

Nearside Rear Puncture in tyre

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 DNN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 DNN, 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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DE13 DNN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is DE13 DNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 DNN 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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