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DX13 GWD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 GWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 115,981 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 108,423 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 100,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,332 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,025 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 60,414 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 51,132 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,437 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Jul 2017 39,646 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished, wearing low on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2017 39,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

o/s/r tyre perished, wearing low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 28,430 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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DX13 GWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DX13 GWD, 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 DX13 GWD registered?

DX13 GWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is DX13 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 GWD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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