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DG13 YZT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 113,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively burnt (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 113,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively burnt (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,640 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 102,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake not operating on roller test ok on decelerometer test

Pass 25 Jul 2023 96,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 92,161 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 80,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,406 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 71,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,957 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (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 very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (front & rear) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,791 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (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 very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limits will need attention very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin will need attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (front & rear) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,649 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2016 40,156 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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DG13 YZT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DG13 YZT, 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 DG13 YZT registered?

DG13 YZT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is DG13 YZT safe to buy?

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