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BF13 EVT

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,834 mi
Last recorded164,834 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 EVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 164,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,086 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 145,732 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 137,888 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 118,531 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 97,882 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF13 EVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF13 EVT, 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 BF13 EVT registered?

BF13 EVT is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2013.

Is BF13 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 EVT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF13 EVT have outstanding finance?

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