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BP13 UED

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,346 mi
Last recorded165,346 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP13 UED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 165,346 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 17 Jan 2025 161,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 153,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 135,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 129,570 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 111,325 miles

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 96,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 82,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear discs

front wipers smeary

Fail 18 Oct 2017 82,304 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on rear discs

front wipers smeary

Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 62,021 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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 UED is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BP13 UED, 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 UED registered?

BP13 UED is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is BP13 UED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP13 UED shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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