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DG13 VOC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,061 mi
Last recorded144,061 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 144,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,928 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))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 127,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 116,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 116,843 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,384 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,269 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 85,269 miles

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear quarter damaged hole in panel and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 76,720 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,839 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 66,839 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 57,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres splitting/cracking on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,396 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 VOC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG13 VOC?

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What year was DG13 VOC registered?

DG13 VOC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is DG13 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 VOC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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