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BU13 XYG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,396 mi
Last recorded75,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,396 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 75,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,779 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 70,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 68,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly worn and perishing

both rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2022 64,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,401 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,263 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,699 miles

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 34,831 miles

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking slightly.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,223 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,279 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 XYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

BU13 XYG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2013.

Is BU13 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU13 XYG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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