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DP13 CCY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,398 mi
Last recorded132,398 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP13 CCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 132,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 125,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,254 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 120,254 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 111,703 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 111,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,276 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 171,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,641 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 75,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,445 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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DP13 CCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 DP13 CCY, 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 DP13 CCY registered?

DP13 CCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2013.

Is DP13 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP13 CCY 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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