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BD13 LXA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,772 mi
Last recorded182,772 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 182,772 miles

Accelerator pedal faulty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2026 182,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Accelerator pedal faulty

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover has dropped down (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 169,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear discs slight corrosion.

Fail 8 Apr 2025 168,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 156,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal loose

Fail 7 May 2024 156,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn not connected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Throttle pedal loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle was empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 131,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

Fail 20 Jun 2022 131,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2021 118,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,919 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 87,478 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 87,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2018 69,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,815 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 34,528 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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 LXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

BD13 LXA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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