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BN13 YCM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,503 mi
Last recorded149,503 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 149,503 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 149,526 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2024 144,269 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 137,676 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 129,051 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 129,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 109,602 miles
Pass 6 May 2020
Pass 19 Apr 2019 67,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,877 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 42,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,815 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 33,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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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BN13 YCM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN13 YCM, 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

How do I check the history of BN13 YCM?

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What year was BN13 YCM registered?

BN13 YCM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is BN13 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 YCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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