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DL13 PBV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,058 mi
Last recorded92,058 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 PBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 92,058 miles

Offside Front back plate corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2025 84,621 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,335 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 58,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 44,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 39,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 39,077 miles

undertray fitted covering some testable items

Pass 22 May 2018 38,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 37,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,443 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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DL13 PBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DL13 PBV, 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 DL13 PBV registered?

DL13 PBV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is DL13 PBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 PBV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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