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DY13 WLN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,395 mi
Last recorded138,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 WLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 138,395 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 130,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 121,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 113,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fetharing on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 96,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 84,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has stepped tread inside edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,873 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,304 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 58,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 48,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,365 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 WLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WLN, 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 WLN registered?

DY13 WLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is DY13 WLN safe to buy?

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