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DY13 CWU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,763 mi
Last recorded143,763 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2025 143,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 141,532 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 132,352 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 121,414 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 111,421 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera From Screen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low @ 2.02mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low @ 2.18mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,589 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,076 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor Contact Only 70% Contact On Outer Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,291 miles

Offside Rear brake disc outer surface has only 70% brake pad contact

Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 CWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CWU, 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

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What year was DY13 CWU registered?

DY13 CWU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is DY13 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 CWU shows 10 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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