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BL62 BCF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,818 mi
Last recorded59,818 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 BCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,818 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 59,817 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2024 56,924 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 53,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,294 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 50,291 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 43,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 40,672 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,132 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 29,808 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

service light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 20,091 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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BL62 BCF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL62 BCF, 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 BL62 BCF registered?

BL62 BCF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2013.

Is BL62 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL62 BCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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