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DG13 TZV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,382 mi
Last recorded93,382 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 TZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 93,382 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 93,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 86,568 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 79,087 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 70,860 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 70,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 62,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 44,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,890 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,571 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 TZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV registered?

DG13 TZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is DG13 TZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 TZV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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