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BV13 KGE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,645 mi
Last recorded69,645 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 KGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 69,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2026 69,552 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2025 64,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 59,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 55,130 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 50,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,572 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall. 225/454 r17 Winter contact Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 37,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 32,591 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,249 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 23,779 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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BV13 KGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BV13 KGE, 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 BV13 KGE registered?

BV13 KGE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is BV13 KGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 KGE 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.

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