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DG13 LCM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,832 mi
Last recorded163,832 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 LCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 163,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 139,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 116,843 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 116,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 95,457 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 86,997 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2020 77,825 miles

chip in zone a

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2019 59,533 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 59,523 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 51,513 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 May 2017 34,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 37,876 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 37,876 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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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DG13 LCM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG13 LCM, 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 DG13 LCM registered?

DG13 LCM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is DG13 LCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 LCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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