2013 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · Y700 JYM
2013 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2013. Recorded mileage 86,469 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y700 JYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 86,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y700 JYM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (Y700 JYM) between January 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y700 JYM Mileage History
- 06/01/202369,100 mi
- 18/01/202477,099 mi+7,999 mi
- 14/12/202481,770 mi+4,671 mi
- 17/10/202586,466 mi+4,696 mi
- 22/10/202586,469 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,220 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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