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BT13 WOD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,481 mi
Last recorded96,481 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 WOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 96,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 91,942 miles

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

TPM Light On No Sign Of Puncture Or Soft Tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,482 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre Wearing

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 59,483 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 12 Jul 2019 44,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking to pan (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on outer edge (no cords visable at time of test) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm balding on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 36,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 22,849 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 WOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WOD, 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 WOD registered?

BT13 WOD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is BT13 WOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 WOD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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