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DXT 3R

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,467 mi
Last recorded49,467 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXT 3R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 45,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 42,168 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,096 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,623 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 27,080 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 22,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 21,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

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

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Fail 5 Aug 2017 19,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper smearing screen

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

Offside Front wiper smearing screen

Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,818 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

near side front tyre worn to 3mm

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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DXT 3R is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DXT 3R, 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 DXT 3R registered?

DXT 3R is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is DXT 3R safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXT 3R 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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