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DF13 YOV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,270 mi
Last recorded71,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 YOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,270 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 66,806 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 62,348 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,046 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 51,481 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 46,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,115 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,936 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside & offside inner walls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 32,657 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,826 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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DF13 YOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 DF13 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

DF13 YOV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is DF13 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 YOV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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