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BJ13 AEB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,931 mi
Last recorded103,931 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 AEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 103,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 80,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,306 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,649 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 71,554 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 66,325 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 63,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted/light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along bottom of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,840 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slightly perished and cracked

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 39,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and slightly perished and cracked

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

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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BJ13 AEB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ13 AEB, 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 BJ13 AEB registered?

BJ13 AEB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 AEB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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