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DS13 VEY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

206,974 mi
Last recorded206,974 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS13 VEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 206,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2026 206,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2025 189,806 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 169,350 miles

Brake reservoir at 1/2 way point?

Coolant header tank empty

Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 140,902 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play replace soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 140,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play replace soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, replace soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 132,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 129,235 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 109,496 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 106,169 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 97,949 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Nearside front tyre has small cut on shoulder

Fail 27 Jul 2016 97,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16V (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

545/545/545/555 Spr ???

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside aim not checked

Nearside front tyre has small cut on shoulder

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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DS13 VEY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DS13 VEY, 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 DS13 VEY registered?

DS13 VEY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is DS13 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS13 VEY 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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