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BV13 WCN

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 WCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 106,473 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 95,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,072 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 72,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 72,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 1.73mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,902 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 61,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 61,300 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 53,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 47,557 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 38,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,129 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 23,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 WCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BV13 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

BV13 WCN is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is BV13 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 WCN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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