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BF13 KWP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

53,806 mi
Last recorded53,806 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 KWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,806 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 53,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,639 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 41,321 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 40,190 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 39,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 37,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 35,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 36,400 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 30,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,877 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,591 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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BF13 KWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 BF13 KWP, 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 KWP registered?

BF13 KWP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2013.

Is BF13 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 KWP 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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