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BD13 YSP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,534 mi
Last recorded116,534 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 YSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 102,290 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 85,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 85,450 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 70,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 70,007 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 60,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,713 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 58,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 51,859 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 41,180 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 31,426 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,878 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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BD13 YSP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD13 YSP, 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 BD13 YSP registered?

BD13 YSP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BD13 YSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 YSP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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