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DG13 YZW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,308 mi
Last recorded76,308 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 YZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,308 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 76,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 69,443 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 69,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,115 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 61,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2022 57,817 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads, all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,224 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 53,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 50,867 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 50,867 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,704 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Two ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,666 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,001 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,998 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,095 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

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 YZW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YZW, 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 DG13 YZW registered?

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

Is DG13 YZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 YZW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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