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BG13 CJY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,067 mi
Last recorded57,067 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 CJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 57,067 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 57,067 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,695 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 50,115 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 45,190 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,018 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 35,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 32,095 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 24,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 18,430 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 13,653 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 CJY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 CJY, 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 CJY registered?

BG13 CJY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 2013.

Is BG13 CJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 CJY 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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