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DF13 GXR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,944 mi
Last recorded123,944 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 GXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,944 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 110,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,309 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 101,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear heat shield above exhaust back box loose/rattling. Still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,874 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns+os, slight (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns+os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os almost bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 61,244 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2018 50,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,365 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GXR, 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 DF13 GXR registered?

DF13 GXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DF13 GXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 GXR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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