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DJ10 PAR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,023 mi
Last recorded156,023 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ10 PAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 156,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake discs evidence of overheating

Fail 1 Apr 2025 149,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake discs evidence of overheating

Pass 24 Apr 2024 142,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 133,873 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 125,919 miles

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

Advise gearbox leaking oil

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake calliper end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake calliper end. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 105,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 95,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished 205/55/16

Pass 31 May 2017 69,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 55,555 miles

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

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

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 PAR 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 84.6%.

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 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 DJ10 PAR, 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

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What year was DJ10 PAR registered?

DJ10 PAR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is DJ10 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ10 PAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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