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BN13 GNP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,722 mi
Last recorded142,722 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 GNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 142,722 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge / Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside + Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2024 139,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 132,627 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 132,627 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 120,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 109,959 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 109,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 84,375 miles

Small cracks in between tread on both rear tyres

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn, both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,746 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,452 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 GNP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 GNP, 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 GNP registered?

BN13 GNP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2013.

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The MOT history for BN13 GNP 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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