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DV13 LVH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,938 mi
Last recorded82,938 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 LVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 82,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 77,723 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 72,692 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 6 Sep 2023 72,692 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,651 miles

handbrake efficiency poor

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with damage to outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre damage to outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with perishing in tread and sidewalls

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn to approx. 2-3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2021 64,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,172 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 58,010 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,831 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 57,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in zone A. bigger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 43,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 38,891 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Wiper blade split, but still clearing screen adequately.

Offside Front Small cut is in tyre tread.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,161 miles

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

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 LVH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV13 LVH registered?

DV13 LVH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2013.

Is DV13 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 LVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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