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DV13 DLU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,855 mi
Last recorded181,855 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 DLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 181,855 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 181,787 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 181,069 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 181,069 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 167,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 139,900 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 139,717 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 110,580 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 110,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 81,298 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 57,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 36,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to tear/split through tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,746 miles

no emissions detected

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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DV13 DLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DV13 DLU, 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 DV13 DLU registered?

DV13 DLU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is DV13 DLU safe to buy?

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