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BV13 WCP

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,377 mi
Last recorded168,377 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 WCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 168,377 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant expansion tank cap missing when vehicle was presented for test

Pass 21 Jun 2025 159,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

odd wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 18 Jun 2025 159,967 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

odd wheel fitted to offside front

Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 133,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 119,424 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 106,877 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 96,403 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 96,403 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Feb 2019 82,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,311 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 71,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on the inside edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,658 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 40,658 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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 WCP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WCP, 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 WCP registered?

BV13 WCP is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BV13 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 WCP shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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