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BT13 DSX

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,975 mi
Last recorded159,975 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 DSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 159,975 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 151,583 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 151,561 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction indicates fault with hand break auto hold (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 133,954 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

engine will not rev for emissions test

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,287 miles

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

os door mirror glass held on by tape

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,574 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,091 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 63,082 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect VERY LIGHT (5.3.2 (b))

Rear road wheels slightly noisy when rotated: both ns and os

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Fail 20 Jul 2017 56,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on tread

Pass 7 Jul 2016 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking in osr tyre tread

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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BT13 DSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT13 DSX, 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 BT13 DSX registered?

BT13 DSX is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2013.

Is BT13 DSX safe to buy?

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