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BN13 AYY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,339 mi
Last recorded133,339 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 AYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,339 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 124,693 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 124,693 miles

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 115,672 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 115,605 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 107,577 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 107,577 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 98,884 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 98,884 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 94,863 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 94,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 93,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,989 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,551 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,832 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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BN13 AYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN13 AYY, 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 BN13 AYY registered?

BN13 AYY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2013.

Is BN13 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 AYY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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