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BK13 UOW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,290 mi
Last recorded59,290 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 59,290 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,920 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 58,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 54,502 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 49,203 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 39,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,535 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2018 25,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,609 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 14,410 miles

nearside front tyre has wear on both shoulders

Fail 24 Feb 2016 14,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nearside front tyre has wear on both shoulders

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 UOW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 UOW, 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 UOW registered?

BK13 UOW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is BK13 UOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 UOW 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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