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B17 RDA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 64,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 62,908 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 59,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 56,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 53,970 miles

Nearside Front nearside front suspension coil spring corroded

lower engine underytray cover fitted obscuring MOT items

nearside under cover missing front to rear

offside under cover fitted front to rear obscuring MOT items

Pass 11 May 2020 52,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,240 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 50,188 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 47,393 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 44,655 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,778 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

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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B17 RDA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 B17 RDA, 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 B17 RDA registered?

B17 RDA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is B17 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 RDA 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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