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DA13 YVY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,678 mi
Last recorded110,678 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA13 YVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 110,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,401 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges approx 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose outer casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,491 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,397 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 88,701 miles

Front cloudy head light

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 78,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 69,274 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 62,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,749 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,611 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 35,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,383 miles

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 YVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YVY, 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 DA13 YVY registered?

DA13 YVY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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The MOT history for DA13 YVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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