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BR12 DGE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,574 mi
Last recorded90,574 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR12 DGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,309 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,722 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,334 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))

suspect offside rear brake may be binding when hot

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 37,323 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 31,288 miles

rear brake discs have slight corrosion on disc faces

Pass 8 May 2017 27,673 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,313 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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BR12 DGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BR12 DGE, 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 BR12 DGE registered?

BR12 DGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2013.

Is BR12 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR12 DGE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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