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BK13 LSU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,408 mi
Last recorded72,408 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 LSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 72,408 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 57,394 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 52,005 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 45,975 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 45,975 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,216 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,037 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,877 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 21,163 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 12,956 miles

rear wiper slightly worn

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 LSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LSU, 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

How do I check the history of BK13 LSU?

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What year was BK13 LSU registered?

BK13 LSU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is BK13 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 LSU 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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