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BG13 ZWD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,626 mi
Last recorded116,626 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 116,626 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 100,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 100,032 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier also too small (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 90,552 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 83,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 63,597 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 60,045 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 60,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 53,224 miles

Engine has oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,418 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,602 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ZWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

BG13 ZWD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BG13 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 ZWD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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