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DY13 WLJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,645 mi
Last recorded111,645 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,645 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 104,091 miles

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

heatshield loose over backbox

Fail 10 Jun 2025 104,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

heatshield loose over backbox

Pass 21 May 2024 94,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 90,285 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,798 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,535 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,487 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 40,909 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,016 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,177 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 WLJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

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

Is DY13 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 WLJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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