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DX13 LGW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,354 mi
Last recorded122,354 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 122,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 121,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,113 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 119,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 117,340 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,760 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/unbonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched through zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 113,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush peeling/unbonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched through zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 101,492 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 86,369 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre scrubbing and slightly going out of shape on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2019 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre scrubbing and slightly going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2018 69,294 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to distort on inside edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to distort on inside edge

Fail 27 May 2016 37,338 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to distort on inside edge

Offside Rear Inner Tyre starting to distort on inside edge

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 LGW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX13 LGW, 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 DX13 LGW registered?

DX13 LGW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 2013.

Is DX13 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 LGW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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