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BJ13 PYD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,359 mi
Last recorded77,359 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 77,359 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 66,782 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 57,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 51,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 47,397 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 43,849 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 40,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,561 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 29,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 23,508 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 16,353 miles

Engine under-tray fitted

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 PYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

BJ13 PYD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is BJ13 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 PYD 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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