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BU13 XYM

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

107,462 mi
Last recorded107,462 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 XYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 107,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 99,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 87,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 80,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,521 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,150 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,150 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,309 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 XYM is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

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

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