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BT13 OCM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 OCM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 104,925 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 104,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,816 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil level close to min

Pass 4 Jan 2023 83,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,132 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake pads low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil on minimum

warning light comes up on dash saying light problem

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Jun 2017 43,074 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle emissions to clean to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 43,074 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle emissions to clean to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,615 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 OCM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

BT13 OCM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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