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DG13 MWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,896 mi
Last recorded95,896 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 95,896 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 93,272 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,079 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 82,833 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 82,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,443 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 68,619 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,083 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 61,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,102 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 52,319 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,814 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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DG13 MWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DG13 MWU, 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

How do I check the history of DG13 MWU?

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What year was DG13 MWU registered?

DG13 MWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is DG13 MWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 MWU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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