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DE13 UDS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,956 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 70,956 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 69,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 69,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 67,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 65,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc has surface corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to the rear axle and components.

Pass 15 Aug 2022 62,999 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 60,407 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,997 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 15 Aug 2020 57,981 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,937 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 43,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Measured (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre; Deterioration Cracks Forming in Casing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm Measured (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre; Deterioration Cracks Forming in Casing

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Underside Covers Fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 34,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,576 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 UDS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc 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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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