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F1 JYE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,701 mi
Last recorded76,701 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 JYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 76,701 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,280 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 71,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,255 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,034 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 53,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect evidence of leakage in the past (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect evidence of leakage in the past (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 53,744 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect evidence of leakage in the past (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge(urgent) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect evidence of leakage in the past (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 48,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,587 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,156 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 27,645 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,530 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inside 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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F1 JYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F1 JYE, 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 F1 JYE registered?

F1 JYE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 2013.

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