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RK13 YTY

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 112,828 miles on the clock, averaging 7,621 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 RK13 YTY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2016
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,621

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 reading112,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,118
Average per year7,621
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK13 YTY 38k57k75k94k113k '16'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,828 miles
Since last MOT+9,118 miles
PASS
Mileage103,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage94,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage88,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage83,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,527 miles
PASS
Mileage79,412 miles
Since last MOT+9,670 miles
PASS
Mileage69,742 miles
Since last MOT+9,907 miles
PASS
Mileage59,835 miles
Since last MOT+10,620 miles
PASS
Mileage49,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,064 miles
PASS
Mileage38,151 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

RegistrationRK13 YTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About RK13 YTY

What car is RK13 YTY?

RK13 YTY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2013.

What is the mileage of RK13 YTY?

The last recorded mileage for RK13 YTY was 112,828 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK13 YTY passed its MOT?

RK13 YTY has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is RK13 YTY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK13 YTY 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 RK13 YTY?

RK13 YTY is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.