CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG13 OLB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,646 mi
Last recorded196,646 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 196,646 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 167,489 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 139,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 139,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 131,122 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise the underside of the vehicle & some suspension component dirty almost to the point of refusal to test vehicle

Fail 3 May 2019 131,122 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Advise the underside of the vehicle & some suspension component dirty almost to the point of refusal to test vehicle

Pass 2 May 2018 108,487 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Replacement advised (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the inner portion of the tyre ) ( replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Borderline pass ) ( Replacement recommended (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low & void of tread on the inner portion of the tyre ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 84,836 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2016 61,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG13 OLB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OLB, 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 OLB?

You can check the full history of DG13 OLB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG13 OLB registered?

DG13 OLB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 2013.

Is DG13 OLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 OLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG13 OLB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG13 OLB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.