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DF13 DKL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,608 mi
Last recorded96,608 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 DKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil residue engine area's

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure Broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Damaged (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure Broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 86,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 80,562 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,221 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 58,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 48,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 33,523 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres worn on the inner and outer edge

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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DF13 DKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DF13 DKL, 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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DF13 DKL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 2013.

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