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 10 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 78,650 miles on the clock, averaging 6,022 miles per year, 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 FW13 BYV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,650 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,702 |
| Average per year | 6,022 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | FW13 BYV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FW — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About FW13 BYV
What car is FW13 BYV?
FW13 BYV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2013.
What is the mileage of FW13 BYV?
The last recorded mileage for FW13 BYV was 78,650 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FW13 BYV passed its MOT?
FW13 BYV has had 10 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (10 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2026.
Is FW13 BYV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FW13 BYV 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 FW13 BYV?
FW13 BYV is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.