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A23 BJS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 123,312 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 123,312 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Joints loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 111,882 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2022 95,841 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,938 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,884 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 73,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,565 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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A23 BJS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A23 BJS, 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 A23 BJS registered?

A23 BJS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 October 2013.

Is A23 BJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 BJS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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