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BG13 ARO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,792 mi
Last recorded91,792 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 ARO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 91,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 85,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,882 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 76,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 60,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 53,876 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 40,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 36,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and as a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,212 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and cut in inner side wall not showing core ()

Pass 23 May 2016 21,695 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 23 May 2016 21,695 miles

Centre Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front discs lipped

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 ARO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BG13 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

BG13 ARO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2013.

Is BG13 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 ARO 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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