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BF13 KXH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 KXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle housing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stub axle housing corroded

Fail 26 May 2026 117,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle housing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stub axle housing corroded

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp indicating pressure low

Pass 28 May 2025 112,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear stub axle housing corroded

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

Offside Rear Stub axle housing corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 105,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper &carrier corroded

Offside Rear Brake caliper&carrier corrded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 100,795 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 100,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 97,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges and wearing slight lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 87,475 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight inner worn edges

under trays

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre slight worn inner edges

under trays

Pass 21 Oct 2019 78,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inner edge and down to 3mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,398 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,229 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,233 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,523 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 KXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH registered?

BF13 KXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is BF13 KXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 KXH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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