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DE13 VAK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 92,473 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 83,348 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,997 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,822 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 70,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,564 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 47,248 miles

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre outside wall starting to perish

Fail 2 May 2018 47,248 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre outside wall starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,327 miles

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

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,969 miles

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

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

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 VAK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

DE13 VAK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2013.

Is DE13 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 VAK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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