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BK13 CWA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,329 mi
Last recorded97,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 CWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,329 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 89,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 69,381 miles

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

rear tyres uneven tread inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2022 62,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 57,009 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,074 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,872 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 36,411 miles

nsr tyre 2.5 mm

osf tyre 3mm

Fail 15 Feb 2018 36,411 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre 2.5 mm

osf tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2017 29,834 miles

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 16 Jan 2017 29,834 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,762 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

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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BK13 CWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BK13 CWA, 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 BK13 CWA registered?

BK13 CWA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BK13 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 CWA 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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