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DF13 UBM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,322 mi
Last recorded58,322 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 55,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 51,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 48,899 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 48,895 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not unravelling correctly. (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,425 miles

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) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 42,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and Outer Edge Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 41,483 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,990 miles

front pads look low

Pass 26 Jun 2017 29,345 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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DF13 UBM 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 UBM, 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 DF13 UBM registered?

DF13 UBM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is DF13 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 UBM 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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