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DY05 GAL

2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 113,076 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,769 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,933 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 88,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,839 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 68,816 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 59,549 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 13,501 MOT tests across 2,492 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,373
Miles/Year
2,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake excessively fluctuating 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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DY05 GAL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is brake excessively fluctuating, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY05 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was DY05 GAL registered?

DY05 GAL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is DY05 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 GAL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY05 GAL have outstanding finance?

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