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SY13 XUW

2013 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,576 mi
Last recorded51,576 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta66,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 XUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,576 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 115,403 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 Jul 2024 105,168 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jul 2023 94,955 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2023 94,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,301 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 83,301 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

factory trays and covers

Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 63,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory covers and trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,272 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,695 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 35,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2016 23,876 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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SY13 XUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 66,024 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY13 XUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY13 XUW registered?

SY13 XUW is a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 June 2013.

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