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DS13 UUE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,072 mi
Last recorded184,072 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 UUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 184,072 miles

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 172,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 160,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 149,179 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 149,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 139,928 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 139,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 130,983 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 122,082 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 105,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,283 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 90,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,186 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 - 16 (4.1.E.1)

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 UUE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

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

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