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BD13 LXB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

230,347 mi
Last recorded230,347 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 LXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 230,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 217,704 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 212,950 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 185,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelt stalk casing damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2022 151,217 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 151,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 139,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 138,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 138,914 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 113,217 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,741 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,538 miles

both front tyres down to 2.5mm (middle)

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 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White 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 BD13 LXB, 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 BD13 LXB registered?

BD13 LXB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2013.

Is BD13 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 LXB 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 BD13 LXB have outstanding finance?

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