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E10 DCR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,758 mi
Last recorded27,758 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 DCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 27,758 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 27,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 continental eco contact 5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 26,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 continental premium contact 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 24,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth primary tread worn to approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 21,687 miles

Coolant leak staining on top of gearbox below water pump/thermostat housing assembly

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge primary tread worn to approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 19,931 miles

Coolant leak water pump/thermostat housing area

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to edges primary tread approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 19,931 miles

Coolant leak water pump/thermostat housing area

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to edges primary tread approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 18,735 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 16,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 13,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 10,891 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 8,294 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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E10 DCR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E10 DCR, 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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E10 DCR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 2013.

Is E10 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 DCR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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