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BG13 VTC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,577 mi
Last recorded115,577 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 115,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 101,062 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 101,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 89,429 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,768 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 79,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,697 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 59,020 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 47,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 47,721 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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 VTC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

BG13 VTC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is BG13 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 VTC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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