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DA13 YVU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,694 mi
Last recorded149,694 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 YVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 141,462 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 126,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,395 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,249 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,342 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,395 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,660 miles

Engine and Undercover Fitted

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

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)

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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DA13 YVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DA13 YVU, 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

How do I check the history of DA13 YVU?

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What year was DA13 YVU registered?

DA13 YVU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is DA13 YVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA13 YVU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA13 YVU have outstanding finance?

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