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DN13 SYV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,203 mi
Last recorded54,203 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 SYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 54,203 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusty under car

Fail 28 Apr 2026 54,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rusty under car

Pass 6 May 2025 47,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 47,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 44,309 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,452 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin especially inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber weather protection cover split

Fail 21 Apr 2023 41,450 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin especially inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock absorber weather protection cover split

Pass 26 Apr 2022 36,529 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 28,163 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,445 miles

Coolant leak Coolant level on minimum and dripping off undertray ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracking / starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking / perished

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracking / starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray wet with oil but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 20,442 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount slightly peeling (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount slightly peeling (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 16,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 12,278 miles

Under trays fitted

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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DN13 SYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 DN13 SYV, 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 DN13 SYV registered?

DN13 SYV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is DN13 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN13 SYV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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