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DY13 HRZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 HRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 104,325 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 93,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 93,168 miles

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

Nearside Front brake back plate rubbing on wheel

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,569 miles

Offside Front back plate not fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2023 78,563 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front back plate not fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 70,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,638 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 53,635 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front discs badly worn

Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,914 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 44,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,961 miles

front wipers splitting but still clear the screen

slight oil mist nsf and osf shock absorbers

Pass 17 Mar 2017 31,871 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in tread but not through to cords/ply

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,332 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 HRZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY13 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

DY13 HRZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is DY13 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 HRZ shows 14 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.

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