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698 BFJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,522 mi
Last recorded57,522 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration698 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 57,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 54,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 53,748 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 53,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 51,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 50,756 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 50,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 44,847 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 36,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,120 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 22,759 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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698 BFJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 698 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 698 BFJ registered?

698 BFJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is 698 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 698 BFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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