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AU13 YSV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,210 mi
Last recorded90,210 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 90,210 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 86,389 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody wear

Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,919 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 83,919 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,670 miles

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

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

no smoke detected no printout

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,915 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 19 Mar 2019 58,350 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,785 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 44,035 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)

engine cover/ under trays fitted to vehicle

engine still runs with ignition turned off

zero emissions detected

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,940 miles

NSF shock absorber has slight leak of oil

engine cover and under tray fitted

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 YSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YSV, 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 YSV registered?

AU13 YSV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2013.

Is AU13 YSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YSV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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