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BL13 JUV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,738 mi
Last recorded125,738 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 125,738 miles

Floor corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Fail 10 Aug 2026 125,738 miles

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

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

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

Floor corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tpms light on

Pass 24 Jul 2025 121,176 miles

Floor corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 121,146 miles

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

Floor corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 107,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre castellated

TPMS light on

Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,795 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 98,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 90,434 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2020 77,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 59,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides at 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 51,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,413 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 40,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Child seat 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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BL13 JUV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL13 JUV, 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 BL13 JUV registered?

BL13 JUV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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