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DG13 RHO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,342 mi
Last recorded134,342 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 RHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 134,342 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 134,342 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 123,927 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 114,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper Scratches Drivers Views Unimpaired (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,230 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 109,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,801 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 104,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover broken (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 98,707 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 92,873 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 92,873 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,981 miles

front no plate deteriorated slightly

nsf tyre worn low on the inner edge

osf indicator side repeater damaged slightly

osf tyre worn bald on the extreme inner edge and getting very thin

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 RHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RHO, 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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DG13 RHO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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