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BN13 JDF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 JDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 104,308 miles

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

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

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

body work damage

under body covered in mud and dirt

under tray damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,528 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted and damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,498 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine under tray is loose and hanging down

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 74,605 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

underside dirty/muddy

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,587 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

front pads getting low

underside dirty/muddy

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,196 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 62,020 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam from windscreen, air freshener from interior mirror and toy from dash board obstructing drivers view ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,925 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 53,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,375 miles

Rear seats in stowed position

Slight leak from offside front shock absorber

Slight play in offside steering rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2016 35,809 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both, nearside and offside (2.7.3)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside of vehicle has damage to outer will

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2016 35,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both, nearside and offside (2.7.3)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

nearside of vehicle has damage to outer will

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JDF, 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 JDF registered?

BN13 JDF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is BN13 JDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 JDF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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