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DS13 HGD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,441 mi
Last recorded85,441 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 HGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 85,441 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,617 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 70,785 miles

coolant low

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,664 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre heavy edge wear

osf tyre edge wear

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,912 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 37,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 25,952 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 HGD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 DS13 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

DS13 HGD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DS13 HGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 HGD 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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