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DF13 CDY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,661 mi
Last recorded118,661 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 CDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 118,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,672 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak from heater hose to bulkhead fitting . ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 114,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted nsr wheel rim buckled on inner edge (tyre Distorted when rotated) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osf shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak slight coolant leak from heater hose to bulkhead fitting . ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 108,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut ,( cords can be felt ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front and both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 108,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut ,( cords can be felt ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front and both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 97,184 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 97,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,765 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 72,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 72,678 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 61,876 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,842 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 35,649 miles

front wipers splitting on ends

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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DF13 CDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF13 CDY, 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 DF13 CDY registered?

DF13 CDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is DF13 CDY safe to buy?

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