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BG13 VSU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,370 mi
Last recorded62,370 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,370 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 57,619 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 57,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 52,802 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 47,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 2 nails in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,167 miles

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

no smoke detected on smoke test

Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,323 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,892 miles

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

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

zero emissions no print out

Pass 21 Mar 2019 29,803 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 24,849 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 24,473 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,558 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring visual inspection of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,733 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 22,733 miles

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

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 VSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Purple 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 VSU, 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 VSU?

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What year was BG13 VSU registered?

BG13 VSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is BG13 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 VSU 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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