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DV13 LBU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,862 mi
Last recorded197,862 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Jun 2025 197,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 174,087 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 158,273 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,659 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 104,920 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 82,782 miles

no reading for emissions test

Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,301 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear both Tyre's are perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,935 miles

securing pins missing from Engine undertray.

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 LBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DV13 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

DV13 LBU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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