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BU13 FOM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,649 mi
Last recorded140,649 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 FOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 140,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 140,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 130,095 miles

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

Rear rear wiper arm broken

Pass 13 Mar 2023 120,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (205/55/16) Cracking and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (205/55/16) wearing on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (205/55/16) Cracking and starting to perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 114,263 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,316 miles

no smoke detected during emissions testing

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,393 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 2mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,663 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,140 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,115 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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BU13 FOM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BU13 FOM, 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 BU13 FOM registered?

BU13 FOM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is BU13 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 FOM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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