MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,146 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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coolant on min level
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))
unable to get emissions reading
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front shock absorbers slightly damp
stone chip in the windscreen
nearside front shock absorber damp
stone chip in windscreen
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B23 BGR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 B23 BGR, 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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How do I check the history of B23 BGR?
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What year was B23 BGR registered?
B23 BGR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2013.
Is B23 BGR safe to buy?
The MOT history for B23 BGR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B23 BGR have outstanding finance?
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