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DF13 YOX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,995 mi
Last recorded76,995 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 76,995 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear spring pans corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 72,056 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 61,214 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 57,222 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,375 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 52,374 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,021 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% on the limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 46,021 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,019 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,115 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 29,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,455 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 YOX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YOX, 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 DF13 YOX registered?

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

Is DF13 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 YOX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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