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BF13 TKJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,361 mi
Last recorded101,361 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,941 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 67,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 60,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,549 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 52,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE OUT (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre LEAKING ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 45,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing

Offside Front head lamp cleaning dvice cover missing

Pass 19 Oct 2017 37,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,203 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

emissions too clean to test

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 TKJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

Is BF13 TKJ safe to buy?

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