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DG13 TLZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,276 mi
Last recorded164,276 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 164,276 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2026 164,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 156,150 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 148,774 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 141,504 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 131,406 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 131,406 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 118,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 115,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 115,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,594 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 81,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 81,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,235 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 TLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

DG13 TLZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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