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FT13 YYU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,370 mi
Last recorded72,370 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 72,370 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2026 72,370 miles

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted back plate insecure, rubbing on the road wheel and brake disc (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55 millimetres at time of test (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.32 millimetres at time of test also has a cut deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 54,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs heavily pitted, corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 46,358 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 40,358 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 37,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,824 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 30,685 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 27,442 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 23,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,801 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,496 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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FT13 YYU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FT13 YYU, 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 FT13 YYU?

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What year was FT13 YYU registered?

FT13 YYU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 2013.

Is FT13 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 YYU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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