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BG13 ARF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 ARF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 78,359 miles

Brake wear indicator warning on - all pads good - wiring repair to front sensor faulty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in comparison with nother side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 78,355 miles

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

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

Brake wear indicator warning on - all pads good - wiring repair to front sensor faulty

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging in comparison with nother side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,286 miles

Offside park brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,210 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 63,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner sidewall of (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge lip face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge lip face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 59,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge lip face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edge lip face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Fit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 50,262 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,996 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 38,996 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 28,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,745 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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BG13 ARF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ARF, 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 BG13 ARF registered?

BG13 ARF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 ARF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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