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BK13 CYC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,978 mi
Last recorded58,978 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 CYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 58,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,993 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 54,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,690 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,637 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear damage to nsf

Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,592 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear damage to nsf

Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,683 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))

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc slightly ridged, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc slightly ridged, lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres have cracks on outer edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 34,078 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,552 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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BK13 CYC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BK13 CYC, 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 BK13 CYC registered?

BK13 CYC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is BK13 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 CYC 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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