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DE13 RJJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,342 mi
Last recorded95,342 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 RJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 95,342 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 90,082 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 82,356 miles

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 82,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 74,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2021 60,344 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2020 52,576 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 39,542 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 39,542 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyre face 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 33,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 27,586 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 21,744 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 RJJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE13 RJJ registered?

DE13 RJJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is DE13 RJJ safe to buy?

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