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BU13 YBF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 YBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 83,043 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,562 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre STRONG ADVISE ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 71,472 miles

Exhaust system rear most silencer shows signs of having made contact with ground

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,064 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to perish on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm, wearing stepped on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting wear inner edge and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing stepped on inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 39,190 miles

Exhaust system poorly fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 31,835 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 25,554 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,912 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 14,933 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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BU13 YBF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU13 YBF, 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 BU13 YBF registered?

BU13 YBF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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