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WJ13 UUG

2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,630 mi
Last recorded187,630 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI75,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ13 UUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 187,630 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 187,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 187,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HEAD LIGHT OUT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REARS (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 176,293 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 176,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 158,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm + worn uneven inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 158,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm + worn uneven inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped & corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 158,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT - STEEL (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS HAVE UNEVEN WEAR ON THE INNER SHOULDERS - 225/40R18 - POSS REAR SHOCKS ( GAS ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 139,589 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f , n.s.r and o.s.r tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 139,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o.s.f , n.s.r and o.s.r tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 118,005 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,401 miles

225/40R18

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 110,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL IS SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

225/40R18

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ABOVE THE TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,259 miles

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Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 81,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,836 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 63,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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WJ13 UUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 75,554 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ13 UUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ13 UUG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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