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EY13 YKV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,346 mi
Last recorded113,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY13 YKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 113,346 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 108,465 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 96,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,497 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 47,720 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 33,900 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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EY13 YKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EY13 YKV, 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 EY13 YKV registered?

EY13 YKV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is EY13 YKV safe to buy?

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