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BD13 CPX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 CPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 88,180 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2024 85,655 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 82,404 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 82,404 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,299 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 68,112 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken and insecure. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to crack Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,907 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 63,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 52,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 45,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 28,637 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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BD13 CPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD13 CPX, 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 BD13 CPX registered?

BD13 CPX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is BD13 CPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 CPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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