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BW13 BOW

2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,750 mi
Last recorded142,750 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW13 BOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 142,750 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 124,001 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 122,858 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 109,482 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,998 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 74,548 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI?

Based on 13,501 MOT tests across 2,492 vehicles.

90.5%
Pass Rate
9,373
Miles/Year
2,492
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake excessively fluctuating 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1
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BW13 BOW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI fails its MOT is brake excessively fluctuating, accounting for 1 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW13 BOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was BW13 BOW registered?

BW13 BOW is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf SE Bluemotion Tech TDI, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is BW13 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW13 BOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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