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DG13 VOA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,996 mi
Last recorded111,996 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 111,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 111,583 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 102,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,035 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,168 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,267 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,234 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 81,847 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn and badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 1.9mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Currently 2.7mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 63,037 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 51,429 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i)

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 VOA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

DG13 VOA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is DG13 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 VOA 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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