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BT13 EGE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 123,969 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 123,969 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2X (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,144 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps very dim (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 93,673 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,413 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 38,674 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,123 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 21,656 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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BT13 EGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EGE, 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 EGE registered?

BT13 EGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BT13 EGE safe to buy?

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