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DS13 NLL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 NLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 131,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 117,550 miles

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front fog lamp mising

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 117,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury

Nearside Front fog lamp mising

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 96,619 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 94,031 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 90,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 82,717 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 62,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 49,724 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))

Rear tyres out of shape (BOTH)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 43,891 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,567 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 NLL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

DS13 NLL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is DS13 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 NLL 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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