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BK13 XJE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,142 mi
Last recorded149,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 149,142 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 149,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,857 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 108,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 106,481 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 98,425 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,164 miles

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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 65,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,418 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 50,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 35,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 23,449 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 13,187 miles

Engine under-tray 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 XJE 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 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

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

Is BK13 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 XJE 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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