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DE13 OVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,471 mi
Last recorded97,471 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 97,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 88,861 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 80,241 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,672 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 64,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,077 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread and starting to crack

Fail 20 Nov 2020 58,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread and starting to crack

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 46,972 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 46,971 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,566 miles

Inside of rear tyre treads wearing unevenly

No diesel emission readings

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,606 miles

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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 OVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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