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DE13 XYU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,242 mi
Last recorded79,242 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 XYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,242 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 78,286 miles

Rear plate discoloured

Fail 20 May 2025 78,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear plate discoloured

Pass 16 May 2024 77,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 76,674 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 71,692 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 63,250 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 58,238 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 58,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2019 50,658 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 45,083 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 10 May 2018 45,083 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 35,897 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 35,832 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 28,165 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 XYU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

DE13 XYU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is DE13 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 XYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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