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DS13 HFX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,718 mi
Last recorded71,718 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 HFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge and worn close to the wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 66,555 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 66,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 62,865 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,695 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,305 miles

Central Exhaust clamping sleeve badly corroded

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2019 52,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 44,044 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,098 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,776 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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DS13 HFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DS13 HFX, 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 DS13 HFX registered?

DS13 HFX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is DS13 HFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 HFX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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