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FP13 YSZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,047 mi
Last recorded92,047 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP13 YSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 92,047 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 83,469 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf, nsr, osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2025 83,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut to the shoulder down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre large bolt in tread

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osf, nsr, osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 73,535 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 71,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 56,056 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 53,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 50,601 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 47,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 42,216 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 36,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracking outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven inner tread

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven inner tread

Pass 12 May 2016 31,760 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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FP13 YSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FP13 YSZ, 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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FP13 YSZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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