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2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,287 mi
Last recorded150,287 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 WLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 150,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,547 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 131,182 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 124,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.50mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 109,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 82,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,815 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 WLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 WLN, 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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BD13 WLN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 August 2013.

Is BD13 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 WLN 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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