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BU13 XYA

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,919 mi
Last recorded55,919 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,919 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 55,919 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,244 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 39,635 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 29,299 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 XYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

BU13 XYA is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BU13 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XYA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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