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BV13 ZWC

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,707 mi
Last recorded122,707 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 ZWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 122,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 122,707 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 107,325 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 107,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,660 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 85,047 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 85,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread blocks tearing (winter tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2022 72,875 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread blocks tearing (winter tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 61,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges perishing, inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 61,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges perishing, inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,776 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 22,657 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Outer seat belt latch attachment loose but operating correctly

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 ZWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZWC, 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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BV13 ZWC is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2013.

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