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DG13 XGF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 XGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 124,196 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 116,534 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 116,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,235 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,086 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 90,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 84,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,277 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 78,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,404 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 XGF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

DG13 XGF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is DG13 XGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 XGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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