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DF13 ZTT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,215 mi
Last recorded104,215 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil will require attention soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge. ()

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective defective. (3.4 (b) (i))

Service required.

Fail 26 Aug 2025 104,214 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil will require attention soon. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective defective. (3.4 (b) (i))

Service required.

T.P.M.S. Light illuminated nail n/s/r tyre.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wipers smearing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Service required.

T.P.M.S. Light illuminated.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear wiper Blade defective

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged no sharp edge

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly wearing worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

service overdue

Fail 24 Aug 2023 92,506 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear wiper Blade defective

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also wearing worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bumper damaged no sharp edge

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly wearing worn on inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

service overdue

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2022 86,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade defective.

T.P.M.S Light illuminated.

service required,

Pass 21 Aug 2021 83,465 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper defective.

T.P.M.S . light reset at time of test.

service light illuminated.

Pass 11 Aug 2020 78,675 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 69,177 miles

Front tyres low @ 3 mm & inner edges worn low.

Fail 12 Aug 2019 69,177 miles

Front tyres low @ 3 mm & inner edges worn low.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,edges badly worn & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight chip in windscreen swept zone

Pass 19 Aug 2017 48,387 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking and perishing.

plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 12 Aug 2017 48,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

plastic under trays fitted.

Rear tyres have uneven tyre wear.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured. ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres cracking and perishing.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 34,806 miles

Front tyres heavily wearing inner edges.

Front wipers beginning to smear screen.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.4mm 205/55/16 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted. (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm 205/55/16 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted. (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted.

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 ZTT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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