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BD13 VDT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,536 mi
Last recorded88,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,536 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 82,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 72,439 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 59,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 48,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 31,909 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2017 31,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2016 27,593 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

engine under tray fitted

nearside wing mirror damaged but still secure

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 VDT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 BD13 VDT, 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 VDT registered?

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

Is BD13 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VDT 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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