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BX13 YHK

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,504 mi
Last recorded118,504 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 YHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 118,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 110,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 104,675 miles

Under body trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2022 97,167 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO ALMOST WORN TO CASING 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN OUT (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 69,771 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,470 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 57,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 46,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,833 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,358 miles

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 YHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 April 2013.

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