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A23 MYP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,330 mi
Last recorded105,330 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 MYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 105,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked and perished in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 83,475 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 76,654 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 73,931 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,686 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,776 miles

Front Both front wipers torn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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A23 MYP 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 90.9%.

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 A23 MYP, 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 A23 MYP registered?

A23 MYP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2013.

Is A23 MYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 MYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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