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BL13 JZJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

236,056 mi
Last recorded236,056 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 JZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 236,056 miles

Rear various suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 235,936 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Tpms light on

rear various suspension / braking components corroded / covered in mud

Pass 20 Aug 2025 232,660 miles

Coil spring corroded & rear both suspension arms, braking components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

off side rear park brake efficiency low compared to near side rear

tpms light on

Pass 15 Aug 2024 228,701 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear various / suspension & braking components all corroded / covered in mud.

Fail 15 Aug 2024 228,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear various / suspension & braking components all corroded / covered in mud.

Pass 3 Aug 2023 225,209 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main + other suspension components all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 225,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main + other suspension components all covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 220,888 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 220,888 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 216,557 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 201,803 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 179,661 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 147,737 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 118,211 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 87,204 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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BL13 JZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JZJ, 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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BL13 JZJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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