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BG13 APU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,433 mi
Last recorded66,433 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 APU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 66,433 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 66,433 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 64,788 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 64,788 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 63,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 63,664 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,147 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,347 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 59,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,072 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 39,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 19,698 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 19,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,385 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 18,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG13 APU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG13 APU, 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

How do I check the history of BG13 APU?

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What year was BG13 APU registered?

BG13 APU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 2013.

Is BG13 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 APU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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