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BP13 UHD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,429 mi
Last recorded82,429 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP13 UHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 82,429 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 80,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 79,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 79,471 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,600 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 77,571 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 74,229 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 74,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,612 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 51,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 41,224 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner brake pads to assess wear... advise replace brake pads asap (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2017 32,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 32,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 21,661 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 UHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

BP13 UHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2013.

Is BP13 UHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP13 UHD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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