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2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

63,788 mi
Last recorded63,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 USD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 63,788 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 59,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 59,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2024 55,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 51,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Feb 2022 47,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 44,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 38,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,407 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 26,610 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 20,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,550 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 USD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 USD, 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 USD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

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The MOT history for DE13 USD 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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