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DE13 USB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2026 75,994 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge,205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside reverse lamp inop

Pass 11 Aug 2025 68,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 55,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,533 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 38,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,060 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 21,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,401 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 USB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USB, 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 USB registered?

DE13 USB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is DE13 USB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 USB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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