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BF13 KWE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 KWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,194 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 83,194 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,778 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,465 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 62,455 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 54,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 39,782 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 38,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 34,789 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit and badly cracking

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 29,164 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,394 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in offside rear tyre.

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 KWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BF13 KWE, 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 BF13 KWE registered?

BF13 KWE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 2013.

Is BF13 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 KWE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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