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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 52,472 miles on the clock, averaging 2,563 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 HY63 YYL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 52,472 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,818 |
| Average per year | 2,563 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 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 | HY63 YYL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HY — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 63 — September 2013 to February 2014 |
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About HY63 YYL
What car is HY63 YYL?
HY63 YYL is an white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2013.
What is the mileage of HY63 YYL?
The last recorded mileage for HY63 YYL was 52,472 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HY63 YYL passed its MOT?
HY63 YYL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.
Is HY63 YYL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HY63 YYL 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 HY63 YYL?
HY63 YYL is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 63 means registered between 1 September 2013 and 28 February 2014.