Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1395cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 51,193 miles on the clock, averaging 3,190 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for BV13 YWS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 51,193 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,190 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV13 YWS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About BV13 YWS
What car is BV13 YWS?
BV13 YWS is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2013.
What is the mileage of BV13 YWS?
The last recorded mileage for BV13 YWS was 51,193 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV13 YWS passed its MOT?
BV13 YWS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.
Is BV13 YWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV13 YWS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BV13 YWS?
BV13 YWS is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.