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DX13 WKM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

167,574 mi
Last recorded167,574 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX13 WKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 167,574 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

light marking to windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2025 142,998 miles

light marking to windscreen from wiper

Fail 24 Apr 2025 142,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

light marking to windscreen from wiper

Pass 31 Jan 2024 116,136 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 116,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2023 85,631 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 78,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 71,919 miles

Offside Front tyre tread depth low

Pass 20 Jan 2020 66,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near the limit both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,390 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 47,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,869 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 43,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DX13 WKM, 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 WKM registered?

DX13 WKM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2013.

Is DX13 WKM safe to buy?

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