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BU13 SWF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,947 mi
Last recorded130,947 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 SWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 130,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 122,982 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 112,300 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 99,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,495 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,181 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,260 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 64,882 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 51,951 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,924 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,579 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 SWF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BU13 SWF, 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

How do I check the history of BU13 SWF?

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What year was BU13 SWF registered?

BU13 SWF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is BU13 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 SWF shows 12 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 BU13 SWF have outstanding finance?

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