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BG13 BOU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 68,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 65,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 63,863 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,703 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) both starting to perish and peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 62,703 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (rear) both starting to perish and peel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,317 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,410 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Wiper rubber split at ends

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 BOU 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 BOU, 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

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What year was BG13 BOU registered?

BG13 BOU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BG13 BOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 BOU 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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