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BK13 FFE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,999 mi
Last recorded85,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 FFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 85,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,124 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 68,248 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit as water ingress

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,166 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 58,717 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 58,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/r15 91h goodyear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 43,755 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 43,751 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front day time running lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn heavily on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Mar 2016 18,437 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 FFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol 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 BK13 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

BK13 FFE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BK13 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 FFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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