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AU13 YSJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,359 mi
Last recorded70,359 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 70,359 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/f suspension rear front arms bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened and o/s/r trailing arms bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,225 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 13 May 2024 58,756 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 10 May 2023 52,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 49,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 45,477 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2020 43,375 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 43,374 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 38,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,619 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 29,335 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 23,099 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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AU13 YSJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU13 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

AU13 YSJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is AU13 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YSJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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