Vehicle summary
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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 72,696 miles on the clock, averaging 3,751 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 ML13 YXY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 72,696 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,240 |
| Average per year | 3,751 |
| 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 | ML13 YXY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1395cc |
| Year | 2013 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 13 — March 2013 to August 2013 |
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About ML13 YXY
What car is ML13 YXY?
ML13 YXY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1395cc). First registered in Manchester in 2013.
What is the mileage of ML13 YXY?
The last recorded mileage for ML13 YXY was 72,696 miles, recorded on 23 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML13 YXY passed its MOT?
ML13 YXY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2025.
Is ML13 YXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML13 YXY 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 ML13 YXY?
ML13 YXY is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.