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DG13 UAB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 113,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,788 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 107,567 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,193 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing near to limit and perishing!

offside front tyre wearing near to limit!

Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,144 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing near to limit!

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,900 miles

offside front brake pads worn and both front discs slightly lipped.

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake pads worn.

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside front brake pads worn.

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing!

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,539 miles

nearside front passenger, lower door panel damaged slightly.

offside rear tyre sidewall slight perishing.

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing/deteriorating!

Pass 19 Feb 2018 90,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight perishing.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,252 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 UAB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

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

Is DG13 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 UAB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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