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DX13 WJE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

248,579 mi
Last recorded248,579 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 WJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 248,579 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure PARTIALLY MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 248,579 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure PARTIALLY MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 230,070 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 201,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 201,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 193,466 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 193,466 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 169,633 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 169,633 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 166,094 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 166,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 152,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 125,606 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 125,605 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,304 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 91,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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 WJE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

DX13 WJE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DX13 WJE safe to buy?

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