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DL13 VRE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,004 mi
Last recorded121,004 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 121,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,796 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.62mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,708 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inpection of component's

Pass 27 Feb 2023 102,823 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 102,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 91,392 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 91,392 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 80,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,972 miles

o/s/f strut misting

screen scratches

Pass 13 Dec 2018 69,304 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 69,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,228 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,228 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/side rear tyre perishing/splitting

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 VRE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

DL13 VRE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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