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BN13 VDY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,533 mi
Last recorded114,533 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 VDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 114,533 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 21 Oct 2024 97,556 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,847 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 73,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,445 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 58,413 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 58,413 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 48,333 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 42,038 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,855 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

covers fitted obstructing view

offside rear tyre slightly cracking/perished

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 VDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VDY, 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 VDY?

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What year was BN13 VDY registered?

BN13 VDY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is BN13 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 VDY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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