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BF13 XYS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,238 mi
Last recorded90,238 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,397 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 53,284 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,715 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 40,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 33,737 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,207 miles

Nearside Front thorn in n/s/f tyre unrepairable

Pass 25 Feb 2017 19,339 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 12,020 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 XYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol 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 XYS, 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 XYS registered?

BF13 XYS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BF13 XYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 XYS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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