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DU13 WHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,058 mi
Last recorded132,058 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 132,058 miles

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 124,675 miles

Covers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,963 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 101,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,485 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 79,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 71,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU13 WHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU13 WHK, 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 DU13 WHK registered?

DU13 WHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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