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DE13 YUJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,497 mi
Last recorded103,497 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 YUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 103,497 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 103,495 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 90,917 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 89,933 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 87,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,223 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 76,245 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 70,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 67,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,385 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed in edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 54,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15H (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbed in edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid done by tester. (8.2.3)

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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DE13 YUJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DE13 YUJ, 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

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What year was DE13 YUJ registered?

DE13 YUJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is DE13 YUJ safe to buy?

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