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AU13 YSC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,991 mi
Last recorded188,991 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 188,991 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyre at o/s wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2025 184,523 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2025 184,522 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2024 175,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 166,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 148,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view blade mark in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 138,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 124,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 109,020 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))

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorating

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly Pitted and Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper marking in swept area on N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 92,186 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,702 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU13 YSC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU13 YSC, 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 AU13 YSC registered?

AU13 YSC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is AU13 YSC safe to buy?

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