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YB13 PWL

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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.

MOT & Mileage History for YB13 PWL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,962
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
14,414

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,710
Average per year14,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB13 PWL 36k70k105k139k173k '16'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage165,252 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,949 miles
Since last MOT+18,347 miles
PASS
Mileage146,602 miles
Since last MOT+39,896 miles
PASS
Mileage106,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage98,743 miles
Since last MOT+8,987 miles
PASS
Mileage89,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage78,566 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
PASS
Mileage66,305 miles
Since last MOT+15,258 miles
PASS
Mileage51,047 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage36,054 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

RegistrationYB13 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About YB13 PWL

What car is YB13 PWL?

YB13 PWL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2013.

What is the mileage of YB13 PWL?

The last recorded mileage for YB13 PWL was 172,962 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB13 PWL passed its MOT?

YB13 PWL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Dec 2025.

Is YB13 PWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB13 PWL 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 YB13 PWL?

YB13 PWL is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.