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BN13 BVJ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,613 mi
Last recorded120,613 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 BVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 120,613 miles

Front number plate slight crack but can see

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shocker slight oil mist

Fail 21 Nov 2024 120,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbones rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front number plate slight crack but can see

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear shocker slight oil mist

Pass 4 Dec 2023 107,976 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,690 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 896,630 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,640 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,399 miles

n/s/f shock damp

rear shocks damp

Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 43,603 miles

front pads low discs lipped

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 15 Apr 2016 36,867 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 BVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN13 BVJ, 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 BN13 BVJ registered?

BN13 BVJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is BN13 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 BVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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