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VN13 VMX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,147 mi
Last recorded124,147 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 VMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 124,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,969 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 91,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,941 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,911 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 57,108 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,709 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 50,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 48,234 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 45,042 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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VN13 VMX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VN13 VMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN13 VMX registered?

VN13 VMX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2013.

Is VN13 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN13 VMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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