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AU13 YTG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,638 mi
Last recorded81,638 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,638 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 76,997 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 71,511 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 20 Apr 2023 66,646 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,740 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 59,740 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 52,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 46,953 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 37,948 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,761 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 20,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 11,509 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 YTG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 YTG, 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.

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What year was AU13 YTG registered?

AU13 YTG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2013.

Is AU13 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YTG 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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