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DG13 RNU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,169 mi
Last recorded120,169 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 120,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator Lamp Intensity Obviously Reduced But Not Excessive

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges, 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 120,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Indicator Lamp Intensity Obviously Reduced But Not Excessive

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside Front Tyres Wearing Inner Edges, 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 95,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,665 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,507 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,786 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 50,959 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,433 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 RNU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RNU, 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 RNU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is DG13 RNU safe to buy?

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