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DE13 TXP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

41,188 mi
Last recorded41,188 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 TXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 41,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 39,304 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 38,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 33,013 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2018 30,050 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2017 26,893 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2016 21,628 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

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 TXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

DE13 TXP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is DE13 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 TXP 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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