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DL13 PVZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 PVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 104,148 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 90,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 84,002 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 May 2022 77,801 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper worn

Fail 24 May 2022 77,754 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper worn

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,640 miles

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 20 Nov 2020 67,195 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 56,611 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 46,276 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 34,447 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,355 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 PVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DL13 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

DL13 PVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is DL13 PVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 PVZ 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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