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BN13 UWG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,392 mi
Last recorded88,392 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 88,392 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 72,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,751 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 64,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 54,421 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 37,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 36,676 miles

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT - 3MM - 205 55 16 91V

Fail 3 Sep 2019 36,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL - MARKED YELLOW 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDEWALL - MARKED YELLOW 205 55 16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT - 3MM - 205 55 16 91V

Pass 7 Sep 2018 31,844 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,231 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,294 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking across

Nearside Rear tyre cracking across

Offside Rear tyre cracking across

Fail 31 Mar 2017 23,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking across

Nearside Rear tyre cracking across

Offside Rear tyre cracking across

Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,633 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking across tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking across tread

Offside Front tyre cracking across tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking across tread

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 UWG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWG, 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

How do I check the history of BN13 UWG?

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What year was BN13 UWG registered?

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

Is BN13 UWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 UWG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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