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BK13 YDA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,742 mi
Last recorded126,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 YDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 126,742 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays

Fail 1 Jun 2026 126,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays

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

Pass 19 May 2025 119,792 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 114,152 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2024 114,152 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 107,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2023 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,345 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 92,222 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 86,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 79,940 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 73,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,201 miles

Front under guards fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 58,846 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 YDA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc 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 YDA, 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 YDA registered?

BK13 YDA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 YDA 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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