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BK13 UPM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,456 mi
Last recorded122,456 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 UPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 122,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 111,542 miles

undertray/covers fitted making it unable to check some testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted making it unable to check some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2023 95,069 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,913 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 74,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 64,139 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 47,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 47,333 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 28,959 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 13,576 miles

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Pass 3 Feb 2016 12,044 miles

vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2016 12,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

vehicle under trays and engine covers fitted

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 UPM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

BK13 UPM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 UPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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