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BJ13 NTE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,795 mi
Last recorded125,795 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 NTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 125,795 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fly wheel noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2024 99,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

rear wiper worn

tpms light on

Fail 5 Sep 2024 98,904 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine oil leak

rear wiper worn

tpms light on

Pass 18 Sep 2023 79,077 miles

Nearside wing mirror cover damage (still secure)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear wiper split and smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,950 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover loose (still secure) (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (cracking not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper split and smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2021 61,975 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,847 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (cracking not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split and smearing

brake fluid low

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,464 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Sep 2018 39,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 28,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted /under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 28,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted /under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,989 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Apr 2016 14,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on 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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BJ13 NTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

BJ13 NTE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is BJ13 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 NTE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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