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BU13 XWZ

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,526 mi
Last recorded80,526 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 78,235 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 71,179 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 68,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 68,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,014 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 62,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 57,913 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 45,570 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,305 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall but not exposing cords

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 XWZ 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 XWZ, 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 XWZ registered?

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

Is BU13 XWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XWZ 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.

Does BU13 XWZ have outstanding finance?

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