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DG13 YZV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,436 mi
Last recorded116,436 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 116,436 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 107,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,982 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 97,571 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 88,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,692 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,118 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bus x both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 54,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,462 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 41,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2016 38,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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 YZV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DG13 YZV, 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

How do I check the history of DG13 YZV?

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What year was DG13 YZV registered?

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

Is DG13 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 YZV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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