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AU13 YVC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,650 mi
Last recorded163,650 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 YVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2023 163,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,384 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 141,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 132,011 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,970 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 117,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 115,670 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,435 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,725 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 72,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,796 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 49,662 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,785 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 26 May 2017 36,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

AU13 YVC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is AU13 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 YVC shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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