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BG13 UGE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,677 mi
Last recorded105,677 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 UGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 105,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 99,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 87,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 80,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 80,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 76,925 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear discs slight pitting

emissions to clean to test

Pass 12 Oct 2020 67,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dash cam on windscreen

engine cover and under trays fitted

general body damage

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,354 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 40,827 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 24,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 9,867 miles

engine under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 9,867 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)

engine under tray fitted

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 UGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGE, 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 UGE registered?

BG13 UGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2013.

Is BG13 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 UGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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