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BG13 OZM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,184 mi
Last recorded102,184 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 OZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 88,170 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 68,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 68,950 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 66,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 54,856 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 33,013 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,404 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts inner sidewall

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

Offside Front brake disc splash shield missing

Offside Front tyre has small cuts inner sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2016 24,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc splash shield missing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 24,395 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake discs stone shield is missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres are snow/winter spec

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 OZM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OZM, 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 OZM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BG13 OZM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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