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BJ13 VXR

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,799 mi
Last recorded122,799 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 VXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 122,799 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 122,797 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 115,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 109,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,204 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 98,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2019 89,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged been run flat side walls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,658 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,676 miles

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 VXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 VXR, 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 VXR registered?

BJ13 VXR is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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