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BU13 SXO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,649 mi
Last recorded89,649 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 SXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,649 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 82,341 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,439 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 60,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 47,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,338 miles

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Fail 1 Jul 2020 38,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower covers fitted at time of MOT test

Pass 1 Mar 2019 28,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 20,150 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,910 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

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 SXO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,968cc 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 BU13 SXO, 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 SXO?

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What year was BU13 SXO registered?

BU13 SXO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2013.

Is BU13 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 SXO 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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