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DL13 UVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,837 mi
Last recorded96,837 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL13 UVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 96,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly 225/40R18

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear tyres wearing unevenly 225/40R18

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 78,737 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40R18 ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 71,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 59,007 miles

Front Brake discs and pads wearing thin

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded and brake pads wearing thin

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 59,007 miles

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

Front Brake discs and pads wearing thin

Rear Brake discs slightly corroded and brake pads wearing thin

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,726 miles

Front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Offside Front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 32,027 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 UVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

DL13 UVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is DL13 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 UVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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