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DE13 WLB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,699 mi
Last recorded99,699 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 99,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 88,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 87,791 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit advise changing asap 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,413 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 76,379 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 76,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2017 63,485 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 63,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 37,825 miles

Offside Rear puncture in tyre

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 WLB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

DE13 WLB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is DE13 WLB safe to buy?

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