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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

DG13 XKUMOT history

DG13 XKU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 82,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
82,034 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

DG13 XKU was last recorded at 82,034 miles on 5 May 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,863 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,034 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Plastic under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,034 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    82,034 miles
    Test number
    871055011970
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail81,863 miles (+5,827)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,863 miles
    Test number
    487267183873
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass76,036 miles (+5,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,036 miles
    Test number
    549225953695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass70,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    826797308800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail70,820 miles (+4,932)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    971524352015
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass65,888 miles (+5,260)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,888 miles
    Test number
    942165045040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass60,628 miles (+6,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    923812947452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass54,579 miles (+4,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    341429767995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted.
  9. Pass50,398 miles (+5,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    815064533159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers fitted .
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted.
  10. Pass45,280 miles (+5,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    45,280 miles
    Test number
    586987287710
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder - trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  11. Pass39,627 miles (+3,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,627 miles
    Test number
    225488947881
    • AdvisoryUnder - tray fitted
  12. Pass35,830 miles (+6,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,830 miles
    Test number
    494535031099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,523 miles
    Test number
    167062588375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DG13 XKU

When is the MOT due on DG13 XKU?
The MOT on DG13 XKU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DG13 XKU done?
DG13 XKU was recorded at 82,034 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has DG13 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DG13 XKU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on DG13 XKU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DG13 XKU find?
DG13 XKU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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