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DV13 MLN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,203 mi
Last recorded142,203 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 MLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 142,203 miles

slight underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 138,839 miles

slight underbody surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2024 132,067 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc shields corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2023 121,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 121,157 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 111,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,496 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,018 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 84,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 66,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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 MLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

DV13 MLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is DV13 MLN safe to buy?

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