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FT13 YYS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,674 mi
Last recorded90,674 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 YYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 90,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 86,117 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,160 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 81,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 75,055 miles

screw in n s r tyre and badly perished.

Pass 26 Nov 2021 70,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall worn thin 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 58,115 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 51,523 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 51,523 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres cracked and in poor condition.

Pass 26 May 2017 43,177 miles

No measurable emissions

Fail 23 May 2017 42,613 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sign of brake caliper leaking/staining

No measurable emissions

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 33,511 miles

no smoke measured.n s wiper blade poor.

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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FT13 YYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FT13 YYS, 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 FT13 YYS registered?

FT13 YYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FT13 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 YYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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