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BT13 EFC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,663 mi
Last recorded90,663 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 EFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 90,663 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 90,662 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,205 miles

Offside Front drl inop

Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,650 miles

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

Offside Front DRL inpoperative

Pass 3 Nov 2022 66,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 58,447 miles

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2020 51,092 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and on tread bars

Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm treadleft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 44,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm treadleft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 35,662 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 27,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,441 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 19,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edges

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

Fail 23 May 2016 19,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edges

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

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 EFC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EFC, 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 EFC registered?

BT13 EFC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2013.

Is BT13 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 EFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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