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DSV 559

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,799 mi
Last recorded89,799 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSV 559
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,799 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 85,715 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 80,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 71,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,126 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,281 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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DSV 559 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DSV 559, 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 DSV 559?

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What year was DSV 559 registered?

DSV 559 is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is DSV 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSV 559 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSV 559 have outstanding finance?

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