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DS13 UUV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,884 mi
Last recorded169,884 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 UUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 169,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 158,271 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 148,121 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 148,121 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 134,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 121,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 108,082 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres 215/45/16 Rear tyres 205/55/16

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear on inner shoulder, this is also a winter tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front tyres 215/45/16 Rear tyres 205/55/16

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just starting to wear on inner shoulder, this is also a winter tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Filled up empty bottle. (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 60,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,899 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

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 UUV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

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

Is DS13 UUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 UUV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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