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BJ13 BHP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,102 mi
Last recorded93,102 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 BHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 87,891 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 83,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/3mm ans wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,461 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is stepped and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is stepped and slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 60,811 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 60,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BHP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP registered?

BJ13 BHP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BJ13 BHP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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