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BX13 TCO

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 TCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 120,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 117,468 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,267 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 111,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 107,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 89,229 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 89,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 80,821 miles

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

Rear winter tyres fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 68,151 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 55,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle under trays fitted

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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BX13 TCO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BX13 TCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX13 TCO registered?

BX13 TCO is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is BX13 TCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 TCO shows 12 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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