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BN13 JCO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,513 mi
Last recorded126,513 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 JCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,513 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 118,844 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 113,924 miles

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded and incomplete

Fail 7 Sep 2023 113,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low Nearside dipped headlight too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside rear brake back plate corroded and incomplete

Pass 25 Aug 2022 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 103,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,978 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 82,533 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 2 Aug 2019 71,569 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split,advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front shock absorber misting slightly

Nearside rear tyre has uneven wear on inner tread

Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,564 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has small cracks in the tyre tread and sise walls advise replacment

front and rear brake pads look worn

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,244 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit close to exposing cords also tread cracking,advise urgent replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre tread perished and cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,572 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 33,292 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JCO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc 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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

BN13 JCO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2013.

Is BN13 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 JCO 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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