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BD13 VEW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,754 mi
Last recorded90,754 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 82,959 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,575 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,920 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 63,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,523 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides minor (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges minor wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,076 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides minor (5.3.2 (b))

engine management light on at time of test

Pass 13 Jun 2017 23,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 14,592 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 VEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

BD13 VEW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is BD13 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VEW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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