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BT13 LXG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,637 mi
Last recorded109,637 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 LXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 109,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 99,689 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 99,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 91,100 miles

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 91,100 miles

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

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

Front offside & nearside tyres wearing on inner edges 205/55/16

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 78,400 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge & cracking 205/55/16

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 65,605 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly & cracking 205/55/16

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,257 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges 205/55/16

Pass 4 May 2019 37,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 30,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 24,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 17,696 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 LXG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 LXG, 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 LXG registered?

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

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