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BD13 VWY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,115 mi
Last recorded44,115 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 VWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 44,115 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 44,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 42,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Undertray Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Some Components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber Bush Starting to separate (slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 38,257 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 11 Mar 2022 36,067 miles

Front Lower Undertray Fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,650 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,875 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,785 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 25,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 21,356 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,038 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 VWY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

BD13 VWY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is BD13 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 VWY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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