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BJ13 ZXH

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,911 mi
Last recorded103,911 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ZXH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 103,911 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 17 Feb 2024 93,756 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 93,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDE REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 90,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has various cuts in tread, not deep enough to expose cords.

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

Offside Rear tyre has various cuts in tread, not deep enough to expose cords.

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light Scratches Wiper Sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 76,976 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen Slightly scratched

Pass 23 May 2019 69,218 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 59,561 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 May 2018 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake pads wearing thin

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 51,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 41,322 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 ZXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

BJ13 ZXH is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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