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BB13 LYE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,752 mi
Last recorded157,752 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB13 LYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 157,752 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some component

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 143,205 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts tyres, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 109,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,783 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 89,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 82,555 miles

discs rusty all around

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,074 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder wearing , cut/s Goodyear 225-45-17.91Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating, cracked and cuts.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder bold, cracked. Goodyear 225-45-17.91Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,954 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,001 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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BB13 LYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 BB13 LYE, 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 BB13 LYE registered?

BB13 LYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

Is BB13 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB13 LYE 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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