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DY13 OBH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,053 mi
Last recorded92,053 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 92,053 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers door damaged but functionality unaffected

tpms light illuminated

Fail 30 Dec 2021 92,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

drivers door damaged but functionality unaffected

tpms light illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,602 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 68,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning light staying on

Pass 3 Jun 2018 60,768 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cracks On Outer Edge (Cords Not Visible)

Rear Wiper Smearing On Screen

Pass 15 May 2017 51,357 miles

Front front wipers slight smear

Pass 11 May 2016 37,411 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to the tread face

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 OBH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBH, 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 DY13 OBH registered?

DY13 OBH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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The MOT history for DY13 OBH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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