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BT13 YNY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,236 mi
Last recorded76,236 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 YNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 1/4 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 1/4 inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 rear seats ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish in between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,545 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 31,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 19,514 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

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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BT13 YNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT13 YNY, 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 BT13 YNY registered?

BT13 YNY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 July 2013.

Is BT13 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 YNY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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