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DN13 UJG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,643 mi
Last recorded180,643 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 UJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 180,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 176,071 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 169,355 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly twisted Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 169,345 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside rear brake pad below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs lipped & scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted Nearside front brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 160,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 160,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,181 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 124,500 miles

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

Offside track rod end locking nut loose

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside track rod end locking nut loose

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,650 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 81,734 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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 UJG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN13 UJG, 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 DN13 UJG registered?

DN13 UJG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 2013.

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