2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · YB13 EFV
2013 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 110,701 miles. MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YB13 EFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 110,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YB13 EFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Volkswagen Golf (YB13 EFV) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YB13 EFV Mileage History
- 30/09/202293,017 mi
- 29/09/202399,366 mi+6,349 mi
- 30/09/202399,366 mi
- 16/10/2024103,800 mi+4,434 mi
- 15/10/2025110,701 mi+6,901 mi
Average of roughly 5,815 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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