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DV63 YZY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV63 YZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,289 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 88,288 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 80,071 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 21 Feb 2022 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 19 Feb 2021 73,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 61,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight cracks in tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 34,244 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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DV63 YZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DV63 YZY, 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 DV63 YZY registered?

DV63 YZY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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The MOT history for DV63 YZY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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