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BG13 WXJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,941 mi
Last recorded44,941 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 WXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 44,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 40,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 36,931 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 33,258 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 30,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 26,633 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 21,526 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 17,327 miles

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Fail 31 May 2017 17,327 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)

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 9,440 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 WXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXJ, 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 WXJ registered?

BG13 WXJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BG13 WXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 WXJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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