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BG13 VUA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,422 mi
Last recorded94,422 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 VUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,422 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,002 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 87,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,399 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,243 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,391 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,379 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,451 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 VUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA?

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What year was BG13 VUA registered?

BG13 VUA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 2013.

Is BG13 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 VUA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG13 VUA have outstanding finance?

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