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DN13 UJM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,935 mi
Last recorded85,935 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 UJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2026 85,935 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,769 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 76,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 72,164 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 67,876 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 56,129 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))

Pass 30 May 2019 51,580 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,510 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,300 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 23,298 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UJM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 UJM, 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

How do I check the history of DN13 UJM?

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What year was DN13 UJM registered?

DN13 UJM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is DN13 UJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 UJM 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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