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DV13 GKY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,465 mi
Last recorded78,465 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV13 GKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,374 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 75,372 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,349 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 53,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 47,468 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 40,118 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 27 Sep 2017 32,291 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 18,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 16,596 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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DV13 GKY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DV13 GKY, 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 DV13 GKY registered?

DV13 GKY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is DV13 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV13 GKY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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