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BF05 ZOE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ZOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 110,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 108,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 102,094 miles

Offside Front Inner wall of o/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 96,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,887 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 76,709 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 70,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,592 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 46,669 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 36,280 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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BF05 ZOE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF05 ZOE, 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 BF05 ZOE registered?

BF05 ZOE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 September 2013.

Is BF05 ZOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 ZOE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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