MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
emissions too clean to detect
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
emissions too clean to detect
various suspension components corroded
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
emissions too clean to detect
various suspension components corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre misshaped on inner edge
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all number plate bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine ignition start system fault (shows on dashboard.) Engine only stop with key pulled fully out....
Nearside Rear lamp outer plastic lens broken....
Nearside Rear tyre slight inner side wall damage....
Dash notice; Starter system fault ....( engine stays running until key pulled out of ignition ?? )
Nearside Rear light lens broken....
Slight damage to inner side wall of nearside rear tyre....
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
emissions too clean to register on test
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
emissions too clean to register on test
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN13 UVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 UVW, 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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BN13 UVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.
Is BN13 UVW safe to buy?
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