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BF13 XYD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,729 mi
Last recorded42,729 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 40,018 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 13 Mar 2024 37,197 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM

Fail 13 Mar 2024 37,197 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too clean for DSM

Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,348 miles

Emissions too clean for DSM

Pass 15 Mar 2022 30,901 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,087 miles

emissions too clean to register on DSM

Pass 20 Mar 2020 26,645 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 26,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,766 miles

emission too clean to register on DSM

Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,798 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,393 miles

Nearside Front wiper smears slightly

Offside Front wiper smears slightly

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 XYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

BF13 XYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 2013.

Is BF13 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 XYD 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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