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DV13 HDL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,075 mi
Last recorded141,075 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 HDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 141,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 141,074 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 135,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,336 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2.5-3mm. also misshapen on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 117,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 2.5-3mm. also misshapen on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight uneven wear on inside edge giving rise to noise at low speed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 98,897 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 85,905 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 85,905 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 81,805 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,080 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,080 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted

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 HDL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HDL, 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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DV13 HDL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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