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DE13 EUJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 EUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 98,483 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 98,483 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,194 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,317 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 84,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 8 Feb 2023 76,803 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 71,295 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 71,295 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 62,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,463 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 60,407 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 53,662 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,399 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 19,019 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread light cracking

Offside Front tyre small dig sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2016 16,969 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 EUJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EUJ, 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 EUJ registered?

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

Is DE13 EUJ safe to buy?

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