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DO53 NKS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,191 mi
Last recorded121,191 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO53 NKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 121,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 121,063 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 96,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2024 96,215 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2023 78,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 61,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2021 58,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 56,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2019 50,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,885 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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DO53 NKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DO53 NKS, 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 DO53 NKS registered?

DO53 NKS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is DO53 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO53 NKS 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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