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BD09 ANJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,684 mi
Last recorded96,684 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ANJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 96,684 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 74,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,408 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,568 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 35,004 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 35,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2018 28,012 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 24,457 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2016 20,993 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 20,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BD09 ANJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BD09 ANJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD09 ANJ registered?

BD09 ANJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is BD09 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 ANJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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