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BD62 YRL

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,787 mi
Last recorded95,787 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 YRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 95,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 85,079 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 74,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 74,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 68,017 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,335 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush both sides at front worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 56,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 56,635 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 50,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 47,071 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 40,773 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2017 36,696 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 36,696 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,790 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,161 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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BD62 YRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD62 YRL, 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 BD62 YRL registered?

BD62 YRL is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BD62 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 YRL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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