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EK13 DYG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,028 mi
Last recorded52,028 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 52,028 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,652 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 32,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,011 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,159 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,603 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,962 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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EK13 DYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK13 DYG, 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 EK13 DYG registered?

EK13 DYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2013.

Is EK13 DYG safe to buy?

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