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E14 DSG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,733 mi
Last recorded96,733 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 DSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 96,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,386 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 77,686 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 77,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 76,577 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 76,577 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 72,923 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 72,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2019 70,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,032 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill slight damage

Fail 17 Nov 2017 59,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower sill slight damage

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,893 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,680 miles

both front tyres low on edges

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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E14 DSG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc 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 E14 DSG, 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 E14 DSG registered?

E14 DSG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is E14 DSG safe to buy?

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