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BX13 TJV

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,967 mi
Last recorded76,967 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 TJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2026 76,967 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 72,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 68,849 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 64,799 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,537 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,048 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 44,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,503 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,956 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,931 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front tyres worn on inner shoulder

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 TJV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJV, 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

How do I check the history of BX13 TJV?

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What year was BX13 TJV registered?

BX13 TJV is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is BX13 TJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 TJV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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