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BN13 YMA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,952 mi
Last recorded174,952 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 YMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 174,952 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 157,202 miles

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

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

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

nearside front shock absorber leaking (not excessive)

offside front shock absorber leaking (not excessive)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,203 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 77,147 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 57,957 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 42,434 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneavenly worn on the inner edge

Fail 16 May 2016 42,434 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre uneavenly worn on the inner edge

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 YMA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YMA, 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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BN13 YMA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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