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DN13 JWP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 JWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 73,985 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 70,271 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 65,990 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 18 May 2023 61,164 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 60,944 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction When operated in RBT (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Entire lower sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured 1.56mm - 225/45/17 - Inner edge as marked (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.31mm - 225/45/17 - Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 55,934 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 51,651 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 48,457 miles

Rear tyres feathering to tread area

Pass 26 Apr 2019 42,466 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,135 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 35,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder

Pass 31 Mar 2016 19,545 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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DN13 JWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DN13 JWP, 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 DN13 JWP registered?

DN13 JWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is DN13 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 JWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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