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DG13 OPA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,086 mi
Last recorded150,086 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 OPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 150,086 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2025 150,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Apr 2024 133,221 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 110,008 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 110,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 89,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 74,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 64,140 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,311 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,737 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 31,181 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 OPA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPA, 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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What year was DG13 OPA registered?

DG13 OPA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is DG13 OPA safe to buy?

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