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D14 VYY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,810 mi
Last recorded130,810 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 VYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 130,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,363 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 105,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,367 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,886 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,514 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 55,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,652 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 46,652 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,275 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 35,275 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front/rear (6.3.4a)

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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D14 VYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 D14 VYY, 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 D14 VYY registered?

D14 VYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is D14 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D14 VYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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