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BT13 OCE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,987 mi
Last recorded41,987 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 41,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 41,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 40,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 38,902 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 37,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 17,899 miles

Nearside 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 OCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT13 OCE registered?

BT13 OCE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2013.

Is BT13 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 OCE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT13 OCE have outstanding finance?

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