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BG13 ARX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,162 mi
Last recorded79,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 ARX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 79,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 75,972 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 72,215 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 56,288 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 48,880 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 48,878 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,783 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 32,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2017 26,123 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,754 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 ARX 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 BG13 ARX, 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 ARX?

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What year was BG13 ARX registered?

BG13 ARX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2013.

Is BG13 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 ARX 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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