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BJ13 AEP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 105,010 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2025 102,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 67,826 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 64,144 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,003 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,003 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,126 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 29,554 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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 AEP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AEP, 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 BJ13 AEP registered?

BJ13 AEP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 2013.

Is BJ13 AEP safe to buy?

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