2013 Volkswagen Golf · 194,435 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Golf reliability
2013 Volkswagen Golfs fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Golf years (194,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- 21.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Golfs: 25.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 84,500
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 194,435
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Golf
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7%
- Tyres6.4%
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Brakes4.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.22%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.94%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.93%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.12%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (15.39%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.72%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Golf year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Golfs fail 21.9% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 25 Golf years (194,435 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Golf MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.22% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.94% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Golf have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Golf shows 84,500 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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