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DY13 YHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,310 mi
Last recorded68,310 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 68,310 miles

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

general corrosion of front suspension components

rear suspension components and subframe heavily corroded

rear underbody corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 62,254 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,527 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded by 1/3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded by 1/3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 15 Jun 2022 39,896 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded by 1/3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded by 1/3 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2021 32,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,159 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,487 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under tray loose

Pass 21 Mar 2018 12,790 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test BELOW REAR VIEW MIRROR

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,413 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 8,226 miles

Under Trays Fitted

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 YHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

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

Is DY13 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 YHK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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