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BN13 UUZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

188,504 mi
Last recorded188,504 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 UUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 188,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 168,227 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,976 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 137,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 132,169 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,438 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2020 118,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,586 miles

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

Emissions too clean to be measured

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,598 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on in side and outside edges less than i.6 mm

emissions too low to record a reading

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 UUZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UUZ, 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 UUZ registered?

BN13 UUZ is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 2013.

Is BN13 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 UUZ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN13 UUZ have outstanding finance?

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