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DL13 VVZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 54,083 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 52,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 50,025 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 39,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 34,373 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 34,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 27,050 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 21,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 16,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,317 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 VVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL13 VVZ registered?

DL13 VVZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is DL13 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL13 VVZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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