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BK13 WKA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,316 mi
Last recorded101,316 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 101,316 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 101,315 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 91,785 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,334 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 72,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 63,888 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 58,323 miles

Front Inner tyres 2x

Fail 3 Nov 2020 58,319 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner tyres 2x

Pass 6 Nov 2019 52,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,202 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,054 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 24,145 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,830 miles

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 WKA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

BK13 WKA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is BK13 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 WKA 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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