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DV13 FDL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,930 mi
Last recorded145,930 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 FDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 145,930 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively uneven wear front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 138,066 miles

Central Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 138,066 miles

Central Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Carrier bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 127,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake calliper spring missing.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 123,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 119,346 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))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 116,349 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 103,969 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,977 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,646 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 74,241 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

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 FDL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DV13 FDL, 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 FDL registered?

DV13 FDL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2013.

Is DV13 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 FDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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