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BK13 XNX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,366 mi
Last recorded62,366 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 XNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 62,366 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 30 Oct 2023 54,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 50,445 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 45,832 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 42,078 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,338 miles

turbo breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,085 miles

turbo breather pipe melted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,442 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,285 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 24,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XNX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,398cc 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 XNX, 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 XNX registered?

BK13 XNX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2013.

Is BK13 XNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 XNX 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.

Does BK13 XNX have outstanding finance?

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