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BK13 WJM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,295 mi
Last recorded99,295 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 99,295 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (Front Arm Rear Axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (Front Arm Rear Axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,802 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer sill skin corroded and holed but not within 30cm of mountain points (seat base and seat belt)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 82,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread 205 / 55 r 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 61,941 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 54,428 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,717 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 25,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 WJM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJM, 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 WJM registered?

BK13 WJM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 WJM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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