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BT13 EFS

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,268 mi
Last recorded107,268 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 EFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,268 miles

Emission are to clean to read

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

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

Rear Wiper blade rubber damage

Fail 23 Jun 2021 107,265 miles

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

Emission are to clean to read

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

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))

Rear Wiper blade rubber damage

Pass 25 Jun 2020 96,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 93,011 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,469 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,282 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 69,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 EFS is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

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

Is BT13 EFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 EFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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