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DY13 CWN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 CWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 132,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 120,170 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL - 225 45 17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 83,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 82,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 45,979 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 16 Mar 2016 40,806 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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DY13 CWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY13 CWN, 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 DY13 CWN?

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What year was DY13 CWN registered?

DY13 CWN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is DY13 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 CWN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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