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BN13 AZA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,124 mi
Last recorded113,124 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 AZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,124 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 113,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 94,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 87,859 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (205/55/R16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear tyres cracking / perishing (205/55/R16) X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 82,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 75,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,205 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 64,417 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm 205/55/16H

Fail 2 Jul 2019 64,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn to 3mm 205/55/16H

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 40,775 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,020 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 AZA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Brown 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 BN13 AZA, 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 AZA registered?

BN13 AZA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

Is BN13 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 AZA 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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