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A13 JYY

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,914 mi
Last recorded97,914 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 JYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 97,914 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 76,039 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 71,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 70,820 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm rear bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 54,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,626 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 25,314 miles

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

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

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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A13 JYY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A13 JYY, 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 8 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 A13 JYY registered?

A13 JYY is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is A13 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 JYY 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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