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BD13 LYY

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2013 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 143,850 miles on the clock, averaging 8,449 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for cbdb. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for BD13 LYY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,850
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2016
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,449

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,628
Average per year8,449
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BD13 LYY 60k81k102k123k144k '16'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,628 miles
PASS
Mileage133,222 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,221 miles
Since last MOT+11,918 miles
PASS
Mileage121,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage114,330 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage109,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage103,992 miles
Since last MOT+18,910 miles
PASS
Mileage85,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,928 miles
PASS
Mileage74,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage66,658 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage60,071 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)

Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).

Window regulators (driver's door mainly)

Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).

Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)

Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).

ABS sensor/module faults

Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).

CBDB

Valve clogs with soot; gasket between EGR and intake (anti-shudder valve) leaks oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About BD13 LYY

What car is BD13 LYY?

BD13 LYY is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2013.

What is the mileage of BD13 LYY?

The last recorded mileage for BD13 LYY was 143,850 miles, recorded on 2 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD13 LYY passed its MOT?

BD13 LYY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2026.

Is BD13 LYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD13 LYY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2013, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BD13 LYY?

BD13 LYY is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.