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DS13 RZV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,985 mi
Last recorded92,985 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 RZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 92,985 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres worn un even on inner edges and slightly out of shape

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 88,568 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 88,561 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2023 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,825 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 68,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished & Tread Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily Perished & Tread Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 57,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,087 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 27,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,798 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 RZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RZV, 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.

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What year was DS13 RZV registered?

DS13 RZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is DS13 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 RZV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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