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BF13 VVH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 VVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 82,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SMALL CUTS INNER SIDEWALL 25/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 82,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SMALL CUTS INNER SIDEWALL 25/40*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 225/40*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 76,761 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,285 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 63,430 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 58,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,675 miles

all tyres wearing on edges & both rear perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven feathered wear on inside edge/slight age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut in tread/inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to bumper

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven feathered wear on inside edge/slight age cracking/cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' light score marks (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 22,725 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 VVH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

BF13 VVH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is BF13 VVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 VVH 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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