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BK13 XKB

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,179 mi
Last recorded85,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 XKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 85,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( 2,5mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,342 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2023 66,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 55,606 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 55,606 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter poss seal??? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,138 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,277 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,887 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 33,885 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both missing (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,186 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 19,186 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,328 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 XKB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

BK13 XKB is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2013.

Is BK13 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 XKB 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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