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BK13 XJU

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,176 mi
Last recorded105,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 XJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 105,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,992 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 97,555 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 88,454 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 88,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,909 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,024 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 58,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 52,159 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 4 May 2018 52,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,482 miles

Both front tyres tread on limit

Emissions not detected

Pass 9 May 2016 38,595 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs corroded

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 XJU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

BK13 XJU is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 XJU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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