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DS13 VEW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,765 mi
Last recorded113,765 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged stalk casing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,226 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 69,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 55,081 miles

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

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

nsr tyre perished

Pass 29 Dec 2018 47,627 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 41,016 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 32,204 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 26,832 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 26,832 miles

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

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 VEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

DS13 VEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is DS13 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 VEW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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