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FM13 YMC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,006 mi
Last recorded83,006 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 YMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,006 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,843 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 72,089 miles

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

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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FM13 YMC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 FM13 YMC, 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

How do I check the history of FM13 YMC?

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What year was FM13 YMC registered?

FM13 YMC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FM13 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 YMC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM13 YMC have outstanding finance?

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