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DX13 VNV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,089 mi
Last recorded42,089 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 VNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,089 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 42,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,964 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,021 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 31,012 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect both (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 30,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 30,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,712 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Fail 7 Oct 2021 27,712 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 26,072 miles

undertrays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2019 23,324 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 20,172 miles

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread is slightly cracked

under trays obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 12,784 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 VNV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VNV, 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

How do I check the history of DX13 VNV?

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What year was DX13 VNV registered?

DX13 VNV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2013.

Is DX13 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX13 VNV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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