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2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW13BYJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2013
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 14 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 107,402 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
17 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 107,377 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Arms corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,779 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2026 12 Jun 20266 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,357 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025 12 Jun 202616 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,155 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2024 12 Jun 202614 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,376 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,350 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2022 12 Jun 202610 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,466 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2021 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,098 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,625 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,088 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202614 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,409 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f wheel inner rim has a dent
- n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords exposed
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- n/s/r tyre cut on outer sidewall no cords exposed
- n/s/f wheel inner rim has a dent
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SW13BYJ was registered on 2013-08-23
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