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BD13 VEY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,595 mi
Last recorded129,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 129,595 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 124,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,924 miles

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Nearside front tyre has 3.2 mm left and wearing edges slightly

Offside front tyre has 3.3 mm of tread left and wearing edges slightly

Various front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

Pass 14 Nov 2022 97,363 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 97,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,069 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 66,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 52,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 39,691 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 39,691 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 34,140 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 34,140 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,285 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jun 2016 26,285 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VEY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

BD13 VEY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2013.

Is BD13 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VEY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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