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YS13 ETR

2013 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 13 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 95,634 miles on the clock, averaging 7,636 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for cayc. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).

MOT & Mileage History for YS13 ETR

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,634
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2016
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,636

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,634 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,534
Average per year7,636
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS13 ETR 24k42k60k78k96k '16'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,634 miles
Since last MOT+23,534 miles
PASS
Mileage72,100 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage62,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage54,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,835 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage49,782 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,780 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage44,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage39,851 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage34,966 miles
PASS
Mileage39,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,475 miles
Since last MOT+15,362 miles
PASS
Mileage24,113 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).

CAYC

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2013
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier13 — March 2013 to August 2013

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About YS13 ETR

What car is YS13 ETR?

YS13 ETR is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2013.

What is the mileage of YS13 ETR?

The last recorded mileage for YS13 ETR was 95,634 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS13 ETR passed its MOT?

YS13 ETR has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2025.

Is YS13 ETR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS13 ETR 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 YS13 ETR?

YS13 ETR is approximately 13 years old. Age identifier 13 means registered between 1 March 2013 and 31 August 2013.