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DV13 ODE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,249 mi
Last recorded98,249 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 98,249 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 98,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall Worn close to legal limit 225/45 R17 94W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 90,494 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 90,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 80,052 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 80,050 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 69,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 68,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 61,384 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,486 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 33,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,198 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 ODE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 ODE, 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 ODE registered?

DV13 ODE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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