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BU13 XWW

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,858 mi
Last recorded114,858 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 114,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 114,858 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 108,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 108,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp corroded but clamp tight (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,817 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,761 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 82,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 73,378 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 73,378 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 68,296 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,148 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

exhaust sleeve corroded

exhaust support bracket on subframe cracked

o/s mirror repeater lens broken

Pass 5 Mar 2018 49,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,277 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,259 miles

All 4 Tyres Perishing/Cracking

Under Trays & Engine Cover fitted Obscuring 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 XWW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BU13 XWW, 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 BU13 XWW registered?

BU13 XWW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BU13 XWW safe to buy?

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