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BX13 YGG

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,060 mi
Last recorded48,060 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 YGG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,060 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 45,511 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 41,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,594 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 39,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,481 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 33,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,465 miles

Front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall discoloured (driven with flat tyre?) but no damage visible

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

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

Rear wiper slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,221 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

front tyres cracked

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 YGG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YGG, 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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What year was BX13 YGG registered?

BX13 YGG is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2013.

Is BX13 YGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX13 YGG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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