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DV13 LVE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,200 mi
Last recorded187,200 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 LVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 187,200 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 187,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 171,337 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS&OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,948 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,421 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 131,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 118,991 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,256 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 53,152 miles

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 LVE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

DV13 LVE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2013.

Is DV13 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 LVE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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