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BX13 VRE

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,771 mi
Last recorded142,771 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 VRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 142,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 136,799 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 129,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 129,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,519 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,076 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,821 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,241 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 87,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 67,784 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 67,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres edges badly scrubbed

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,222 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm and worn inner edge 205/55/16 91V

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 65,222 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm and worn inner edge 205/55/16 91V

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre at 3mm and worn on inner edge

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 VRE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRE, 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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BX13 VRE is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2013.

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