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BJ13 AEU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 AEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 76,442 miles

Too clean to register smoke test result

Fail 22 May 2017 76,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Too clean to register smoke test result

Pass 12 May 2016 54,708 miles

Too clean to register smoke test result

Fail 12 May 2016 54,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Too clean to register smoke test result

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 AEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BJ13 AEU, 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 BJ13 AEU?

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What year was BJ13 AEU registered?

BJ13 AEU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 2013.

Is BJ13 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 AEU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ13 AEU have outstanding finance?

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