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BK13 GXM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,074 mi
Last recorded171,074 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 GXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 171,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 170,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 163,620 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 152,663 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 129,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 120,514 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Note; Unable to view all brakes for wear etc

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 25 Mar 2019 110,092 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,092 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,128 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,128 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,899 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,350 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 GXM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

BK13 GXM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2013.

Is BK13 GXM safe to buy?

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