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DN13 RPO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,799 mi
Last recorded50,799 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 RPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 50,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 47,035 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 47,035 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 40,496 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 39,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 35,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 30,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,471 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 18,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 14,301 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 RPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc 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 DN13 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

DN13 RPO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is DN13 RPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 RPO 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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