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DJ10 BUT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,412 mi
Last recorded96,412 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ10 BUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 96,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 93,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 87,497 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 77,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 70,749 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 70,749 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 63,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 58,456 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 51,188 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 43,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,348 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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DJ10 BUT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 DJ10 BUT, 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 DJ10 BUT registered?

DJ10 BUT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is DJ10 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ10 BUT 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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