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DF13 UBT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,098 mi
Last recorded80,098 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 UBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 80,098 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also O/S has been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Where the spring sits (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 77,267 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind and signs of getting hot

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s arm with spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s+o/s brake dust shields corroded and deteriorating

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2023 69,147 miles

manufacture covers fitted

rear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2023 69,147 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

manufacture covers fitted

rear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2022 59,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 58,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad depth 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 49,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad depth 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2017 32,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,758 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 UBT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF13 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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