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DF13 EYY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,823 mi
Last recorded120,823 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 EYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 120,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,500 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 116,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 113,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,634 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,439 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 89,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,638 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 48,430 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 May 2016 29,381 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

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 EYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DF13 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

DF13 EYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is DF13 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 EYY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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