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BF13 XOP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,400 mi
Last recorded148,400 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 148,400 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside inner rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low - uneven wear to offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 148,395 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside inner rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn low - uneven wear to offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to legal limit - uneven wear to nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 141,065 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes cracking - Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner & outer edges - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low - uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 141,061 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes cracking - Nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner & outer edges - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low - uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 132,667 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Fail 26 Oct 2023 132,667 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level low.

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,172 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,171 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 123,190 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not tested ()

Fail 8 Oct 2021 123,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not tested ()

Pass 7 Oct 2020 115,971 miles

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

Rear wiper blade defective.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 115,971 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Emissions test attempted but results too low to register.

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

Rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,879 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 101,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

No emissions detected on test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

No emissions detected on test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in unrepeatable position/Tyre is leaking air . ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,393 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 74,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XOP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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