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DE13 VUU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,150 mi
Last recorded124,150 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 VUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 124,150 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 119,311 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear pads wearing approx 75%

surface corrosion o/s/r spring

Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 93,940 miles

ignition switch worn

Pass 29 Dec 2021 81,559 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 77,018 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

o/s/f tyre wearing very low inside edge

slight dampness o/s/f shocker

Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,358 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jun 2018 48,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,109 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 28,401 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 VUU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

DE13 VUU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 2013.

Is DE13 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 VUU shows 10 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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