MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Excessive diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR ()
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips os & ns (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 VKP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VKP, 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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How do I check the history of BN13 VKP?
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What year was BN13 VKP registered?
BN13 VKP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2013.
Is BN13 VKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN13 VKP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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