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BL13 XCY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,316 mi
Last recorded58,316 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 XCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 58,316 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 58,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,604 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,591 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 55,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,928 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 50,513 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,552 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,789 miles

Emissions too clean too test.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 18,869 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 XCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey 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 BL13 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

BL13 XCY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is BL13 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL13 XCY 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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