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BD13 XWW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 87,495 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 87,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,399 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 77,399 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 69,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,297 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 61,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Top Mount Insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2021 54,533 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 51,508 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 51,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 46,272 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 46,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of Shape - Below in Places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of Shape - On Limit in Places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of Shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,640 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,192 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 XWW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

BD13 XWW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2013.

Is BD13 XWW safe to buy?

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