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DU13 ATN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,774 mi
Last recorded143,774 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 ATN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 143,774 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 140,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 136,775 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 133,991 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 133,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 127,543 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 127,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,957 miles

Undertray fitted but damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,877 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal 2 metal/grinding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal 2 metal/grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray fitted but damaged

Windscreen washer not working Refilled empty washer bottle. Tested OK (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,060 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,123 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,473 miles

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

Nearside Front outer side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,181 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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DU13 ATN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 DU13 ATN, 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 DU13 ATN registered?

DU13 ATN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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