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BK13 ULG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,179 mi
Last recorded51,179 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 ULG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 51,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 49,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 46,635 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 44,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 & perished ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 42,635 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,051 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 39,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 34,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 30,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slightly cracking on side wall

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 ULG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG?

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What year was BK13 ULG registered?

BK13 ULG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2013.

Is BK13 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 ULG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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