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DE13 VUL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,641 mi
Last recorded52,641 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,641 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 40,141 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 36,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 34,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 30,689 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

undertray fitted obstructing inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,594 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,469 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 VUL 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 VUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE13 VUL registered?

DE13 VUL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is DE13 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 VUL 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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