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B23 PUR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 PUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 96,062 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,447 miles

Front Coolant leak of engine. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 80,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 68,397 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slight distortion to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Some undulation to inner tyre tread blocks

Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,114 miles

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 38,114 miles

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative 3l screenwash (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 29,775 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight smearing to windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2018 24,488 miles

Both front tyre tread depths are on 3mm

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pads over 50% worn

Nearside Wiper rubber split

Offside Rear Slight distortion to tyre tread

Pass 1 Sep 2016 15,600 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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B23 PUR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red 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 B23 PUR, 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 B23 PUR registered?

B23 PUR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is B23 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 PUR 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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