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DG13 BJF

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,857 mi
Last recorded45,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 BJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 45,857 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 43,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,555 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 35,074 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 32,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 31,743 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 30,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 30,134 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 27,709 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,970 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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DG13 BJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DG13 BJF, 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 DG13 BJF registered?

DG13 BJF is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 2013.

Is DG13 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG13 BJF shows 12 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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