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DE13 FWK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,878 mi
Last recorded124,878 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 FWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 124,878 miles

chips in windscreen

front number plate in poor condition

heat shield above rear exhaust box lose

n/s front tyre getting low /worn on inner edge

o/s front seatbelt in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2025 121,872 miles

o/s front seatbelt in poor condition

heat shield above rear exhaust box lose

Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,991 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 106,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake binding

both front coil springs corrded

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn and in poor condition

chip in windscreen

corrsion on all suspension components

front discs in very poor condition and badley worn

heat shelid above rear exhaust box inscure

n/s front shock dust cover not cliped in

n/s rear coil spring in poor condition

o/s front tyre on limit of 1.6mm and in poor condition

o/s rear coil spring replaced [old 1 broken]

o/s rear tyre in very poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition [brakes have been very hot at some point]

Fail 19 May 2023 106,818 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front brake binding

both front coil springs corrded

both front wish bone arm rear bushes worn and in poor condition

chip in windscreen

corrsion on all suspension components

front discs in very poor condition and badley worn

heat shelid above rear exhaust box inscure

n/s front shock dust cover not cliped in

n/s rear coil spring in poor condition

o/s front tyre on limit of 1.6mm and in poor condition

o/s rear coil spring replaced [old 1 broken]

o/s rear tyre in very poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition [brakes have been very hot at some point]

Pass 15 Feb 2023 105,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 101,802 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2021 92,052 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 80,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,965 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,997 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 FWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 FWK, 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 FWK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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