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DL13 PWF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 PWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 126,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 118,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 99,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,407 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil and soft (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavily perished and distorted inner edge. Cords visible in splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Light misting of oil and soft (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished and slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread, bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame and attached suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,775 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,765 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 62,219 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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 PWF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 DL13 PWF, 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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DL13 PWF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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