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DS13 VFZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,086 mi
Last recorded162,086 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 162,086 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,225 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe cover swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers door not aligned correctly , Door can still be opened and closed

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 143,771 miles

Central Exhaust sleeve / clamp heavy surface corrosion

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 143,770 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to failures related to braking system (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust sleeve / clamp heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield not fully secure

Pass 8 Jul 2021 125,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring pan inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 125,713 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring pan inner bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 118,531 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring pan inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 108,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requires attention. just passed brake test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve corroded

various rear suspension bushes cracked/perished

Pass 2 Jul 2018 94,919 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes slight perishing

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2018 94,919 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front wishbone rear bushes slight perishing

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,003 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,417 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 VFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

DS13 VFZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2013.

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