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DY10 JOE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,405 mi
Last recorded153,405 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY10 JOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 153,405 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slightly deformed rim not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 153,406 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slightly deformed rim not excessive

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 140,382 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 140,382 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 125,663 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,707 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 110,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,911 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,888 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 100,219 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 87,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,584 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,074 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,235 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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DY10 JOE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY10 JOE, 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 DY10 JOE registered?

DY10 JOE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is DY10 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY10 JOE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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