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B13 YSY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 YSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 109,052 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 104,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,494 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,833 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 79,788 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,769 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,794 miles

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,123 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,089 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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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B13 YSY 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 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 B13 YSY, 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 B13 YSY registered?

B13 YSY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is B13 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 YSY 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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