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BP13 TZG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1190cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,869 mi
Last recorded109,869 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP13 TZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,190cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 109,869 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 94,435 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively [Offside/nearside front] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 16 Aug 2024 94,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively [Offside/nearside front] (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 49,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,932 miles

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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BP13 TZG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,190cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BP13 TZG, 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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What year was BP13 TZG registered?

BP13 TZG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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